La Hogue

[ la awg ]

noun

1. a roadstead off the NW coast of France; naval battle, 1692.

La Hogue

/ la ɔɡ /

noun

1. a roadstead off the NW coast of France: scene of the defeat of the French by the Dutch and English fleet (1692)

Example Sentences

The name of La Hogue acted as a spell on all who were proud of the glory of the English arms.

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When off Cape la Hogue, a strong wind springing up, drove them off the French coast.

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Forbin was wounded at the battle of La Hogue, and greatly distinguished himself at the battle of Lagos.

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He knew it would be madness to appear cognizant of what had taken place at La Hogue.

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It was soon known that these salutes were fired on account of the battle of La Hogue.

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