Henry V

5 7.1

King of England from 1413 to 1422 who won important battles in France

proper noun

: Enrique V

Did Henry V really win the Battle of Agincourt?
King Henry V

Examples

Henry V led the English army to a decisive victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
Shakespeare's play, Henry V, portrays the struggles and triumphs of this legendary English monarch.
Many plays and films have depicted the life and character of Henry V.
The reign of Henry V is often remembered for its military successes in France.
King Henry V was known for his leadership during the Hundred Years' War.
King Henry V is celebrated for his stunning victory at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.
Henry V united England and led it into battle against France, becoming a pivotal figure in medieval history.

Surface Forms

Henry V main

Morphology

Henry + V

A learner who knows 'Henry' is a personal name and 'V' as the Roman numeral can infer this refers to 'Henry the Fifth', so part of the meaning (the ordinal) is transparently recoverable. However, the specific historical identity and facts (that he was King of England from 1413–1422 and famed for Agincourt) are encyclopedic and not derivable from the constituents, so understanding is only partial.

Etymology

Henry V was an English king who, in 1415, crossed to France and led a smaller, brave army to a famous victory at the Battle of Agincourt, where his bold leadership stood out. Because of that dramatic win, his name is remembered for 'military success' and 'strong leadership'.