rome scot (Meaning)
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rome scot ()
See Peter pence, under Peter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rome scot
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rome scot Sentence Examples
- The Scots, under their leader William Wallace, famously defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1314, earning them a reputation as fierce warriors.
- The Scots fought bravely against the English in the Wars of Scottish Independence, but were ultimately defeated and forced to pay a "rome scot" or annual tribute to England.
- The Treaty of Northampton in 1328 formally established the payment of rome scot, payable by the Scots to the English Crown.
- The payment of rome scot was a humiliation for the Scots and a reminder of their defeat at the hands of the English.
- The Scots resented the payment of rome scot, and it became a symbol of their struggle for independence.
- In 1385, the Scots finally succeeded in abolishing the payment of rome scot, after more than half a century of struggle.
- The abolition of rome scot was a major victory for the Scots and a turning point in their fight for independence.
- The Battle of Flodden in 1513 was the last major battle between Scotland and England, and the Scots' victory ensured that they would never again have to pay rome scot.
- Rome scot is often used as a metaphor for any form of taxation or tribute that a weaker nation is forced to pay to a stronger nation.
- The use of rome scot as a metaphor highlights the historical significance of this payment, which has come to symbolize the struggle for independence and self-determination.
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See Peter pence, under Peter.
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No antonyms found.
The Scots, under their leader William Wallace, famously defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1314, earning them a reputation as fierce warriors.
The Scots fought bravely against the English in the Wars of Scottish Independence, but were ultimately defeated and forced to pay a "rome scot" or annual tribute to England.
The Treaty of Northampton in 1328 formally established the payment of rome scot, payable by the Scots to the English Crown.
The payment of rome scot was a humiliation for the Scots and a reminder of their defeat at the hands of the English.
