Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Field of the Cloth of Gold — The Field of Cloth of Gold, also known as the Field of Golden Cloth (French: Le Camp du Drap d Or ) is the name given to a place in Balinghem, between Guînes and Ardres, in France, near Calais. It was the site of a spectacular meeting that took… … Wikipedia
Field of the Cloth of Gold — von James Basire, 1774, Stich nach einem zeitgenössischen Ölgemälde. Vorne links Heinrich VIII. Das Camp du Drap d’Or ([kɑ̃ dy dra dɔr], engl. Field of the Cloth of Gold, dt. Feld des Güldenen Tuches) ist die historische Bezeichnung eines Ortes… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Field of Cloth of Gold — an event that took place near Calais in northern France in the summer of 1520 when the English king Henry VIII met the French king Francis I. The meeting became famous for the beautiful tents the two kings stayed in, the grand meals they ate, and … Universalium
Cloth of gold — This article is about the fabric. For the snail, see Conus textile. For the 16th century event, see Field of Cloth of Gold. Cloth of gold is a fabric woven with a gold wrapped or spun weft referred to as a spirally spun gold strip . In most cases … Wikipedia
FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD — a plain near Guisnes, where Henry VIII. had an interview with Francis I.; was so called from the magnificence displayed on the occasion on the part of both sovereigns and their retinue … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
The Other Boleyn Girl — This article is about the novel. For the 2003 television adaptation, see The Other Boleyn Girl (2003 film). For the 2008 film adaptation, see The Other Boleyn Girl (2008 film). The Other Boleyn Girl … Wikipedia
Cloth of Gold, Field of — ▪ British and French history in European history, the meeting place, between Guînes and Ardres near Calais in France, where Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France and their entourages gathered between June 7 and 24, 1520. The castles … Universalium
The Descent from the Cross (van der Weyden) — The Descent from the Cross c. 1435. Oil on oak panel, 220cm × 262 cm. Museo del Prado, Madrid The Descent from the Cross (or Deposition of Christ, or Descent of Christ from the Cross) is a panel painting by the Flemish artist … Wikipedia
field — /feeld/, n. 1. an expanse of open or cleared ground, esp. a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage. 2. Sports. a. a piece of ground devoted to sports or contests; playing field. b. (in betting) all the contestants or numbers that… … Universalium
gold — /gohld/, n. 1. a precious yellow metallic element, highly malleable and ductile, and not subject to oxidation or corrosion. Symbol: Au; at. wt.: 196.967; at. no.: 79; sp. gr.: 19.3 at 20°C. 2. a quantity of gold coins: to pay in gold. 3. a… … Universalium
