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Brunanburh

Brunanburh

9.9
A place where King Athelstan beat a group of Scots, Norse, and Strathclyde Britons in 937
  • proper noun
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  • In 937, Aethelstan won a victory over Constantine of Scotland and his North British and Norse allies at the Battle of Brunanburh.

Examples

  • In 937, King Athelstan achieved a significant victory at the site known as Brunanburh.

  • At Brunanburh, Athelstan defeated a coalition of Scots and Norsemen, solidifying his rule.

  • The Battle of Brunanburh marked a turning point in the history of England and Scotland.

Synonyms

Battle of Brunanburh
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9.9

A battle in 937 when King Athelstan defeated Scots and Vikings and helped make England the main power in Britain

marks the place where that decisive 937 battle took place

Compounds

Battle of Brunanburh
9.9

A battle in 937 when King Athelstan defeated Scots and Vikings and helped make England the main power in Britain

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Brunanburh is an old place name that meant 'Bruna's fort' or 'brown fort' because Bruna was a personal name that meant 'brown' and burh means 'fort', the same root as borough. So, the name points to a defended town, which helps explain why a famous battle happened there.