Richard of York gave battle in vain

English

Etymology

A reference to Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (1411–1460), who was killed in the Battle of Wakefield.

Phrase

Richard of York gave battle in vain

  1. (mnemonic) A mnemonic phrase to help remember the order of the seven colours of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
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