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Flodden

DEFINITIONS OF: Flodden

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n a hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513

Example of:
hill
a local and well-defined elevation of the land

n a battle in 1513; the English defeated the invading Scots and James IV was killed

Synonyms:
Battle of Flodden Field
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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