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battle of Crecy

DEFINITIONS OF: battle of Crecy

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n the first decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War; in 1346 the English under Edward III defeated the French under Philip of Valois

Synonyms:
Crecy
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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