NOUN | location | Flodden | a hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513 |
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act | Flodden, Battle of Flodden Field | a battle in 1513 |
Meaning | A hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513. | |
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Instance of | hill | A local and well-defined elevation of the land |
Part of | Northumberland | The northernmost county of England |
Meaning | A battle in 1513; the English defeated the invading Scots and James IV was killed. | |
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Synonym | Battle of Flodden Field | |
Instance of | pitched battle | A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place |
Region | England | A division of the United Kingdom |
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