HyperDic: brunanburh

English > 1 sense of the word Brunanburh:
NOUNactBrunanburh, battle of Brunanburha battle in 937 when Athelstan defeated the Scots
English > Brunanburh: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA battle in 937 when Athelstan defeated the Scots.
Synonymbattle of Brunanburh
Instance ofpitched battleA fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
RegionScotlandOne of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Spanishbatalla de Brunanburh, Brunanburh
CatalanBatalla de Brunanburgh

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