ivry
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical battle: "Ivry" refers specifically to the Battle of Ivry, fought in 1590, where Henry IV of France (leading the Huguenots) achieved a decisive victory over the Catholic forces commanded by the Duke of Mayenne.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Henry IV's victory at Ivry was a turning point in the French Wars of Religion.
- The Battle of Ivry is often studied by military historians.
Advanced Usage
- "Ivry-la-Bataille": The full name of the commune in France where the battle took place.
- The town of Ivry-la-Bataille in Normandy commemorates this historic event.
Variants and Related Words
- Battle of Ivry: The full, formal name for the event.
- Ivry-la-Bataille: The geographical location associated with the battle.
Synonyms
- Historical battle: A general term for a significant armed conflict in the past.
- Engagement: A military term for a battle or fight.
Notes
- "Ivry" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to this specific historical event or the associated location. It does not have general meanings, common idioms, or phrasal verbs.
Noun
- a battle (1590) in which the Huguenots under Henry IV defeated the Catholics under the duke of Mayenne