Associations to the word «Bannockburn»

Wiktionary

BANNOCKBURN, proper noun. A village near Stirling in Scotland
BANNOCKBURN, proper noun. A battle important in Scotland's struggle for independence

Dictionary definition

BANNOCKBURN, noun. A battle in which the Scots under Robert the Bruce defeated the English and assured the independence of Scotland.

Wise words

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