Harfleur
Britishnoun
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And Debbie Harry Potter, the inspirational king who used the power of necromancy and electro-pop to defeat the French at Harfleur.
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2012
It had rained during the siege of Harfleur, too.
From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2012
Nor could he speak, as Douglas MacArthur could, like Henry V before Harfleur.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Countess of Warwick, who had been left in France when the earl her husband went to England, sailed from Harfleur at the same time with the queen, though in a different vessel.
From Margaret of Anjou Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
The three days expired without succor, and Harfleur was surrendered to the King of England.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
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