battle of Brunanburh
Definition
Proper noun A significant historical battle fought in the year 937 AD, in which the Anglo-Saxon King Athelstan of Wessex and his brother Edmund defeated a combined army of Scots, Vikings from Dublin, and Strathclyde Britons. The victory secured Anglo-Saxon dominance in northern Britain for a period.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event. * The Battle of Brunanburh is commemorated in an Old English poem of the same name. * Historians debate the exact location of the Battle of Brunanburh.
Advanced Usage
- The battle is often cited as a pivotal moment in the formation of English national identity, as it represented a unified defense against a coalition of invaders.
- In historical discourse, it is sometimes referred to simply as Brunanburh.
Variants and Related Words
- Brunanburh: The shortened form of the name, often used in the same context.
- Athelstan: The name of the victorious Anglo-Saxon king.
- Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: The historical record in which the poem "The Battle of Brunanburh" is preserved.
Synonyms
- Historic battle of 937
- Athelstan's great victory (contextual synonym)
Related Phrases
- To win/lose the Battle of Brunanburh: Used in a historical narrative context.
- Athelstan's forces won the Battle of Brunanburh against great odds.
Noun
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a battle in 937 when Athelstan defeated the Scots
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