Senlac

geographical name

Sen·​lac ˈsen-ˌlak How to pronounce Senlac (audio)
hill in Sussex, southeastern England, northwest of Hastings

Note: Senlac Hill was the site in 1066 of the battle generally called the "Battle of Hastings," the outcome of which allowed William the Conqueror to impose Norman rule over England.

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“Senlac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Senlac. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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