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St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre proper noun: a massacre of French Huguenots in 1572 by a Roman Catholic mob.

Proper noun

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

  1. A massacre of French Huguenots in 1572 by a Roman Catholic mob.

Synonyms of St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

Forms of St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

alternative formSaint Bartholomew's Day massacre
alternative formSt Bartholomew's Day massacre

Origin of St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

The massacre began on 23 August 1572, the eve of the feast of Bartholomew the Apostle.

Questions about St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

What does St. Bartholomew's Day massacre mean?
St. Bartholomew's Day massacre means a massacre of French Huguenots in 1572 by a Roman Catholic mob.
What part of speech is St. Bartholomew's Day massacre?
St. Bartholomew's Day massacre is a proper noun.

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