battle of Crecy

Other forms: battles of Crecy

Definitions of battle of Crecy
  1. noun
    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
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    pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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