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flodden

/ˈflɒd.ən/

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noun

/ˈflɒd.ən/C2formalbritish
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее холм в Нортумберленде, Англия, место значительного сражения в 1513 году, где вторгшиеся шотландцы были разбиты англичанами, а король Яков IV был убит.

A proper noun referring to a hill in Northumberland, England, which was the site of a significant battle in 1513 where the invading Scots were defeated by the English and King James IV was killed.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical battle siteC1formalbritish

    A hill in Northumberland, England, known as the location of a major battle in 1513 where the invading Scottish army was defeated by the English.

    ruМесто исторической битвы

    • The Battle of Flodden was one of the bloodiest conflicts between England and Scotland.
    • Tourists often visit Flodden Field to learn about its history.
    • The defeat at Flodden was a devastating blow for Scotland.
  2. The Battle of FloddenC1formalbritish

    A battle fought on September 9, 1513, near Branxton in Northumberland, in which the English army decisively defeated the invading Scots, resulting in the death of King James IV of Scotland.

    ruБитва при Флоддене

    • The Battle of Flodden marked the end of Scottish military ambitions for many years.
    • King James IV was killed during the Battle of Flodden.
    • Flodden is remembered as a tragic event in Scottish history.