HyperDic: flodden

English > 2 senses of the word Flodden:
NOUNlocationFloddena hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513
actFlodden, Battle of Flodden Fielda battle in 1513
English > Flodden: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513.
Instance ofhillA local and well-defined elevation of the land
Part ofNorthumberlandThe northernmost county of England
English > Flodden: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA battle in 1513; the English defeated the invading Scots and James IV was killed.
SynonymBattle of Flodden Field
Instance ofpitched battleA fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
RegionEnglandA division of the United Kingdom

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