York

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose. This refers specifically to a historical dynasty of English kings.
Usage
  • The word York is used as a proper noun to identify the royal house, its members, or the period of its rule. It is typically capitalized.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The House of York contested the throne during the Wars of the Roses.
    • Edward IV was the first Yorkist king.
    • The York and Lancaster factions were symbolized by the white and red roses, respectively.
Advanced Usage
  • "Yorkist": A supporter or member of the House of York.
    • The Yorkist army won a decisive victory at the Battle of Towton.
  • To refer to the period: "the Yorkist period" or "the reign of the House of York".
Variants and Related Words
  • Yorkist (adj/n): Pertaining to or a supporter of the House of York.
  • Plantagenet (n): The name of the larger royal house from which the House of York was a branch.
Synonyms
  • The House of York
  • The Yorkist line
Related Phrases
  • Wars of the Roses: The series of civil wars (1455-1487) between the houses of York and Lancaster.
  • White Rose of York: The heraldic emblem of the house.
Noun
  1. the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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