(n)the first decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War; in 1346 the English under Edward III defeated the French under Philip of Valois, Syn.battle of Crecy
n. 1. the first decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War; in 1346 the English under Edward III defeated the French under King Philip of Valois. Syn. -- battle of Crecy. [ WordNet 1.5 ]