Boyne
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- proper noun
- The Battle of the Boyne was fought on the 11th of July, 1690, between two rival claimants of the British and Irish thrones, James II, Catholic, and William of Orange, Protestant.
- the Battle of the Boyne
- Boyne in 1690
- the River Boyne
Examples
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Many historians consider the Battle of the Boyne to be a decisive clash that ended Catholic rule in England.
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Until the Battle of the Boyne.
Fiction book (1991) -
He lost an eye at the Battle of the Boyne.
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And they chose Slain Castle, right in Slain, right where the Battle of the Boyne had been fought.
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For Catholics and Protestants, the calendar reads 1 July 1690, and the Battle of the Boyne is fought anew each day.
Academic text (1995) -
The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 marked a turning point in Irish history as William III's forces defeated James II.
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On July 12 each year, commemorations are held for the Battle of the Boyne, which was a pivotal event in the fight for Protestant power in Ireland.
Synonyms
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A 1690 battle in Ireland where William III beat James II
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Boyne comes from the old Irish river name Bóinn, from the river goddess Boann, whose name comes from bó meaning 'cow', so people imagine a 'white cow' or a shining river. That's why the famous Battle of the Boyne is named after the River Boyne, because the fight took place there.