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Battle of Flodden Field

Battle of Flodden Field

9.3
A 1513 battle in northern England where the English army defeated the Scots and their king died
  • proper noun
translation icon : Batalla de Flodden Field
  • The Battle of Flodden Field marked a decisive defeat for the Scots against the English in 1513.

Examples

  • The Battle of Flodden Field was a turning point in Anglo-Scottish relations.

  • Did you know that the Battle of Flodden Field took place in 1513?

  • After the Battle of Flodden Field, the Scottish monarchy entered a period of instability.

  • Many ballads remember the bravery of those who fought at the Battle of Flodden Field.

  • The Battle of Flodden Field was a significant event in English history.

  • As a result of the Battle of Flodden Field, King James IV of Scotland lost his life on the battlefield.

  • The Battle of Flodden Field is often studied for its impact on the history of Scotland and England.

Synonyms

Flodden
vsBattle of Flodden Field
9.9

A battle in 1513 where the English army defeated the Scottish army and killed King James IV

is the full formal name for the same 1513 conflict

Surface Forms

Battle of Flodden Field main

Morphology

battle + of + Flodden + field

The phrase is compositionally built from 'battle' + 'of' + a place name + 'field', so a learner who knows the words can infer it denotes a battle that took place at a location called Flodden Field. While the specific historical details (date, combatants) are not derivable from the constituents, the basic referential meaning as the name of a battle at that field is transparent and follows common cross-linguistic naming patterns.

Etymology

Battle of Flodden Field comes from the place called Flodden and the open Field where two armies met 'to fight'. So, imagining soldiers meeting on that field helps you remember it was a real 1513 battle when the English beat the Scots and King James IV died.