Hastings
7.7
A 1066 battle in which William of Normandy defeats the English army
- proper noun
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Batalla de Hastings
- The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066, marking a pivotal moment in English history.
Examples
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William the Conqueror emerged victorious at the Battle of Hastings, changing the course of England.
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No one, no one gets my Battle of Hastings like talking points.
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In 1066, the Battle of Hastings was a significant conflict that led to the Norman invasion.
Synonyms
Battle of Hastings
vsHastings
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4.9
A 1066 battle where William the Conqueror defeats King Harold II and begins Norman rule in England
has identical meaning and refers to that same decisive 1066 conflict
Compounds
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4.9
A 1066 battle where William the Conqueror defeats King Harold II and begins Norman rule in England
Surface Forms
Hastings main
Etymology
Hastings (the battle) is named after the town of Hastings; the town name itself comes from Old English Hæstingas, meaning 'people of Hæsta', so the battle's name simply tells you where it happened.