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Richard of York gave battle in vain

Meaning

Mnemonic aid - to aid the recall of the colours of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

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The meaning and origin of the expression: Richard of York gave battle in vain

Richard of York gave battle in vain

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