Holy League

短语

词形变化

Holy Leagues 复数 Holy Leagues

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any one of several temporary alliances between Christian countries of (especially mediaeval) Europe, formed for some specific objective of ostensible benefit to Christianity.

    历史

    The initiative for a Holy League often came from a secular power, not the pope, but papal involvement was inevitable if it was to have the same spiritual benefits to participants as a crusade.