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Marston Moor

DEFINITIONS OF: Marston Moor

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n a former moor in northern England

Example of:
moor, moorland
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

n a battle in 1644 in which the Parliamentarians under the earl of Manchester defeated the Royalists under Prince Rupert

Synonyms:
battle of Marston Moor
Example of:
pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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