Renty

They were first used by German cavalry at the battle of Renty (1554), and contributed greatly to the defeat of the French.

Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter James Conway Walter

Renty, wher he planted his camp and beseigit the said strenth, quhilk I hard the Constable promyse to delyuer vnto the K. before the end of aucht dayes.

The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox

The standards of monseigneur the marshal and monsgn. de Renty who had been stationed together in the faubourgs, were the first within the said city which contained at that moment sixteen to eighteen thousand combatants, who were surprised when they saw their walls scaled.

Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Ruth Putnam

Arskot, beseeching him recompence of seruice done at the siege of Renty, against _Henry_ the French king, where the Duke was taken prisoner, and afterward escaped clad like a Colliar.

The Arte of English Poesie George Puttenham

"Mis Charlotte," interrupted Renty, "I don't car if she white as scarlet, ma'am, I doan want um in my kitchen."

Before the War, and After the Union; An Autobiography 1929

Uncle Renty, the cook, particularly disliked these periodical intrusions in his domain.

Before the War, and After the Union; An Autobiography 1929

Renty and assisted St. Vincent de Paul in most of his undertakings.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

François de Lorraine fought valiantly at the battle of Renty

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

The standards of monseigneur the marshal and monsgn. de Renty who had been stationed together in the faubourgs, were the first within the said city which contained at that moment sixteen to eighteen thousand combatants, who were surprised when they saw their walls scaled.

Charles the Bold Putnam, Ruth, 1856-1931 1908

The Maid had other words to say, "/Renty, renty/, Classidas!" she cried, "you called me vile names, but I have a great pity for your soul."

Jeanne d'Arc Oliphant, Mrs. 1896