Agincourt

[aj-in-kawrt, -kohrt; French a-zhan-koor]

noun

a village in N France, near Calais: victory of the English over the French 1415.

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Contemporary Examples of agincourt

Would such shallowness be tolerated in a film about the Battle of Agincourt, immortalized by Shakespeare in Henry V?
‘300’ Is a Misleading, Muscle-Bound Travesty of Ancient History
James Romm
March 13, 2014
Yet there was also Henry V's victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, perhaps the dynasty's high spot.
The Mighty—and Overlooked—Reign of the Plantagenets
Andrew Roberts
February 6, 2013

Historical Examples of agincourt

"I was off for a day's hunting down in Leicestershire," said Agincourt.
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Charles James Lever
And as he spoke, he took Agincourt to one side and whispered eagerly in his ear.
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Charles James Lever
More than once did Agincourt make some remark, or ask some question.
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Charles James Lever
"Well, sir, I hope I see you in good health," said he to Agincourt.
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Charles James Lever
"But they know it all, my dear Colonel," broke in Agincourt.
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Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for agincourt

Agincourt

noun

a battle fought in 1415 near the village of Azincourt, N France: a decisive victory for English longbowmen under Henry V over French forces vastly superior in number

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