Longshanks
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- proper noun
- /ˈlɔŋˌʃæŋks/
- Longshanks, King of England, stands in the jeweled light of the ancient Abbey.
- Edward Longshanks
- Longshanks, King of England
Examples
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The king of Scotland had died without a son, and the king of England, a cruel pagan known as Edward the Longshanks, claimed the throne of Scotland for himself.
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Don't you wish at least to lead your men onto the field and barter a better deal with Longshanks before you tuck tail and run?
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You know, eventually, Longshanks will send his whole northern army against us.
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I was very young, but I remember Longshanks' notion of peace.
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The Governor turns to his captain with a look worthy of his uncle, Longshanks the King.
Fiction book (1995) -
What do we do when Longshanks sends his whole northern army against us?
Fiction book (1995) -
As bride for his son, Longshanks had chosen the daughter of his rival, the King of France.
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There is a price to all this, required both by Longshanks and our nobles.
Fiction book (1995) -
And understand this, Edward Longshanks is the most ruthless king ever to sit on the throne of England, and none of us and nothing of Scotland will remain unless we are as ruthless.
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Edward the Longshanks was known for his military conquests in Scotland.
Synonyms
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King of England from 1272 to 1307 who conquered Wales and reformed laws
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The name Longshanks is an old nickname made of long and shanks, where shanks means 'lower part of the leg', so the whole name means 'long legs'. It was used for King Edward I because he was tall, which helps you remember the surname as meaning someone with long legs.