HyperDic: battle_of_poitiers

English > 1 sense of the expression battle of Poitiers:
NOUNactbattle of Poitiers, Poitiersthe battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French
English > battle of Poitiers: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French.
SynonymPoitiers
Instance ofpitched battleA fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
RegionFrance, French RepublicA republic in western Europe
Spanishbatalla de Poitiers, Poitiers
CatalanBatalla de Poitiers, Poitiers

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