Agincourt
[aj-in-kawrt, -kohrt; French a-zhan-koor]
- a village in N France, near Calais: victory of the English over the French 1415.
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Contemporary Examples
Would such shallowness be tolerated in a film about the Battle of Agincourt, immortalized by Shakespeare in Henry V?
Yet there was also Henry V's victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, perhaps the dynasty's high spot.
Historical Examples
"I was off for a day's hunting down in Leicestershire," said Agincourt.
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
More than once did Agincourt make some remark, or ask some question.
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
O'Shea gave a nod, as though to say "Proceed;" but Agincourt said nothing.
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"Well, sir, I hope I see you in good health," said he to Agincourt.
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
And as he spoke, he took Agincourt to one side and whispered eagerly in his ear.
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Agincourt
- 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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