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    BATTLE OF BRUNANBURH

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    A battle in 937 when Athelstan defeated the Scotsplay

    Synonyms:

    battle of Brunanburh; Brunanburh

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting acts or actions

    Instance hypernyms:

    pitched battle (a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place)

    Domain region:

    Scotland (one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts)

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