Battle of the Boyne
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- proper noun
- The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 was a crucial victory for William III over James II in Ireland.
- the Battle of the Boyne in 1690
Examples
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The Battle of the Boyne was a turning point in Irish history.
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In 1690, William III's victory at the Battle of the Boyne marked a turning point in British and Irish history.
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Historians often discuss the political consequences of the Battle of the Boyne for Irish society.
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The anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland.
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Did you know that the Battle of the Boyne was fought in 1690?
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Every year, people remember the Battle of the Boyne as a significant event in the history of Ireland.
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The Battle of the Boyne marked a turning point, ensuring Protestant rule in England for years to come.
Synonyms
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A 1690 battle by the River Boyne in Ireland where William III defeated James II
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'battle' + 'of the' + 'Boyne' denotes a battle that took place at the Boyne (a place name). A B1 learner who knows 'battle' and recognizes 'Boyne' as a location can infer it refers to a historical military engagement even if they do not know the specific date or participants; the 'Battle of X' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common.
Etymology
Battle of the Boyne was fought in 1690 when William III crossed the River Boyne and defeated the former king James II's army. That strong image of one king winning over another made the battle a 'turning point' that helped decide who would rule in Britain and Ireland.