SIR WILLIAM WALLACE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

Synonyms:

Sir William Wallace; Wallace

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

freedom fighter; insurgent; insurrectionist; rebel (a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions))

Credits