WAR OF THE GRAND ALLIANCE

Meaning of WAR OF THE GRAND ALLIANCE in English

the war (1689-97) in which England, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the Holy Roman Empire in league with Bavaria, Brandenburg, Savoy, and the Palatinate opposed France. Cf. King William's War .

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WAR OF THE GRAND ALLIANCE — Война Аугсбургской лиги
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WAR — I State of conflict, generally armed, between two or more entities. It is characterized by intentional violence on the part …
Английский словарь Британика
GRAND — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Grand Falls Grand Alliance War of the Grand Banks Grand Canal Grand Canyon Grand …
Английский словарь Британика
ALLIANCE — I In international politics, a union for joint action of various powers or states. Examples include the alliance of the …
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WAR — I. ˈwȯ(ə)r, ˈwȯ(ə) noun ( -s ) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English werre, warre, from Old North French werre, …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
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ALLIANCE — əˈlīən(t)s also aˈ- noun ( -s ) Etymology: Middle English alliaunce, from Old French aliance, from alier to ally + …
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GRAND — (superl.) Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name; as, …
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GRAND — (superl.) Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of persons); majestic, …
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ALLIANCE — (n.) The state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, …
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GRAND — ( superl. ) Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ALLIANCE — ( n. ) The state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests …
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WAR — war 1 /wawr/ , n. , v. , warred, warring , adj. n. 1. a conflict carried on by force …
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GRAND — — grandly , adv. — grandness , n. /grand/ , adj., grander, grandest , n. , pl. grands for 13, …
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ALLIANCE — /euh luy"euhns/ , n. 1. the act of allying or state of being allied. 2. a formal agreement or treaty …
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GRAND — I. ˈgrand adjective Etymology: Anglo-French grant, grand, large, great, grand, from Latin grandis Date: 1548 1. a. : having more …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
ALLIANCE — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. : the state of being allied : the action of allying b. : a …
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WAR — adj ware; aware. 2. war ·noun forces; army. 3. war ·noun instruments of war. 4. war ·noun the profession of …
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GRAND — superl of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand …
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ALLIANCE — noun the persons or parties allied. 2. alliance ·vt to connect by alliance; to ally. 3. alliance ·noun any union …
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GRAND — [grand] adj [MF, large, great, grand, fr. L grandis] (1584) 1 a: having more importance than others: foremost b: having …
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WAR — a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between political units, such as states or nations or between …
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ALLIANCE — in international relations, a formal agreement between two or more nations for mutual support in case of war. An alliance …
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ALLIANCE — city, Stark county, northeastern Ohio, U.S., on the Mahoning River, 21 mi (34 km) northeast of Canton. In 1854 the …
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WAR — war BrE AmE wɔː AmE wɔːr ▷ warred wɔːd AmE wɔːrd ▷ warring ˈwɔːr ɪŋ ▷ wars wɔːz AmE \ …
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary
GRAND — grand, Grand BrE AmE ɡrænd —but in French expressions ɡrɒn, ɡrɒ̃ AmE ɡrɑːn —French [ ɡrɑ̃ ] —See also phrases …
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WAR — / wɔː(r); NAmE / noun 1. [ U , C ] a situation in which two or more countries or …
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GRAND — / grænd; NAmE / adjective , noun ■ adjective ( grand·er , grand·est ) 1. impressive and large or important …
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ALLIANCE — / əˈlaɪəns; NAmE / noun 1. alliance (with sb/sth) | alliance (between A and B) an agreement between countries, political …
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
GRAND — I. ˌgrand piˈano BrE AmE ( also grand ) noun [countable] the type of large piano often used in concerts, …
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ALLIANCE — al ‧ li ‧ ance /əˈlaɪəns/ BrE AmE noun [countable] 1 . an arrangement in which two or more countries, …
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WAR — n. & v. --n. 1 a armed hostilities between esp. nations; conflict (war broke out; war zone). b a specific …
Английский основной разговорный словарь
GRAND — adj. & n. --adj. 1 a splendid, magnificent, imposing, dignified. b solemn or lofty in conception, execution, or expression; noble. …
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ALLIANCE — n. 1 a union or agreement to cooperate, esp. of States by treaty or families by marriage. b the parties …
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WAR — n. & v. n. 1 a armed hostilities between esp. nations; conflict (war broke out; war zone). b a specific …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
GRAND — adj. & n. adj. 1 a splendid, magnificent, imposing, dignified. b solemn or lofty in conception, execution, or expression; noble. …
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ALLIANCE — n. 1 a union or agreement to cooperate, esp. of States by treaty or families by marriage. b the parties …
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WAR — n. & v. --n. 1. a armed hostilities between esp. nations; conflict (war broke out; war zone). b a specific …
Oxford English vocab
GRAND — adj. & n. --adj. 1. a splendid, magnificent, imposing, dignified. b solemn or lofty in conception, execution, or expression; noble. …
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ALLIANCE — n.1 a union or agreement to cooperate, esp. of States by treaty or families by marriage. b the parties involved. …
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WAR — ( wars) Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. 1. A war is a …
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GRAND — ( grander, grandest, grands) Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English. Note: The form …
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ALLIANCE — ( alliances) Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English. 1. An alliance is a …
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WAR — noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a devastating war ▪ It will take a long time for the region to recover …
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GRAND
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ALLIANCE — noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a broad alliance/coalition ▪ The government was a broad alliance of eight political parties. an …
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Cambridge English vocab
GRAND — (SPLENDID) [adjective] -er, -est - splendid in style and appearance; attracting admiration and attentionThe Palace of Versailles is very grand.We …
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ALLIANCE — [noun] [C]An alliance is a group of countries, political parties or people who have agreed to work together because of …
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WAR — n. Achinese War Algerian War Algerian War of Independence American Civil War War Between the States Civil War United States …
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ALLIANCE — n. Alliance for Progress Alliance Israélite Universelle Anglo Japanese Alliance Austro German Alliance Dual Alliance Canadian Alliance Alliance Canadienne Franco …
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ALLIANCE — n. In international politics, a union for joint action of various powers or states. Examples include the alliance of the …
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GRAND — n. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Grand Falls Grand Alliance War of the Grand Banks Grand Canal Grand Canyon Grand Canyon …
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WAR — Synonyms and related words : American Revolution, Ares, Athena, Balkan Wars, Bellona, Boer War, Civil War, Crimean War, Crusades, Enyo, …
Moby Thesaurus English vocabulary
GRAND — Synonyms and related words : Babylonian, C, C-note, Corinthian, G, G-note, Klavier, M, Steinway, admirable, advantageous, aggrandized, all-inclusive, apotheosized, aristocratic, …
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WAR — INDEX: 1. fighting between countries or armies 2. to fight in a war or be in a war 3. to …
Longman Activator English vocab
WAR — See ↑ WAR 1 ◆◆◆ • ↑ be at war • ↑ declare war • ↑ go to war • …
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WAR — n. 25B6; noun the Napoleonic wars : CONFLICT, warfare, combat, fighting, (military) action, bloodshed, struggle; battle, skirmish, fight, clash, engagement, …
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GRAND — n. 25B6; adjective a grand hotel : MAGNIFICENT, imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, splendid, resplendent, majestic, monumental; palatial, stately, large; luxurious, sumptuous, …
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ALLIANCE — n. 25B6; noun a defensive alliance : ASSOCIATION, union, league, confederation, federation, confederacy, coalition, consortium, affiliation, partnership. an alliance between …
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GRAND — adj. 1 large, great, huge, immense, enormous, impressive, imposing, splendid, fine, majestic, stately, lofty, monumental, lavish, magnificent, opulent, luxurious, palatial, …
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ALLIANCE — n. 1 union, confederation, combination, federation, pact, league, association, coalition, affiliation, connection, bond; unity, affinity The alliance between the two …
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WAR — 1. сущ. 1) война to ban war, outlaw war ≈ запрещать военные действия, объявлять военные действия незаконными to carry the …
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