Lancastrian

Speech parts

1. Lancastrian - Noun

2. Lancastrian - Adjective

Meaning

a resident of Lancaster

a member (or supporter) of the house of Lancaster

of or relating to the English city of Lancaster or its residents

of or relating to the former English royal house or their supporters

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Lancastrian city center Source: Internet

Lancastrian royalty Source: Internet

A farmhouse then known as Gobes Hall marked the centre of the Lancastrian position; nearby was "Margaret's camp", earthworks of uncertain age. Source: Internet

After winning the Battle of Edgecote Moor on 26 July 1469, the Earl found the Yorkist king deserted by his followers, and brought him to Warwick Castle for "protection".sfn Lancastrian supporters took advantage of Edward's imprisonment to stage uprisings. Source: Internet

As cries of treason (always a possibility in that chaotic period) spread through their line, Lancastrian morale was disrupted and many abandoned the fight. Source: Internet

Edward IV had deposed Henry VI, but there was little point in killing him as long as Henry's son remained alive, since this would merely have transferred the Lancastrian claim from a captive king to one who was at liberty. Source: Internet

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