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HastingsNoun1. United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929). 2. A town in East Sussex just south of the place where the Battle of Hastings took place. 3. The decisive battle in which William the Conqueror (duke of Normandy) defeated the Saxons under Harold II (1066) and thus left England open for the Norman Conquest. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "Hastings" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1591. (references) |
Note: Hastings \Has"tings\, plural noun. [From Haste, verb.]. (references) |
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The Battle of Hastings was the first major Norman victory in the Norman conquest of England in 1066 A.D.
On September 28, 1066, William of Normandy, bent on asserting by arms his right to the English crown, landed unopposed at Pevensey. On hearing the news, the Saxon King Harold, who had just destroyed the Norwegian Viking army under King Harald Hardråde at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, hurried southward, gathering what forces he could on the way. He took up his position, athwart the road from Hastings to London, on Senlac Hill some six miles inland from Hastings, with his back to the great forest of Anderida (the Weald) and in front of him a long glacis-like slope, at the bottom of which began the opposing slope of Telham Hill. The town called Battle in the modern county of East Sussex was named to commemorate this event.
The English army was composed almost entirely of infantry, and had just been through two forced marches and a battle. The shire levies, for the most part destitute of body armour and with miscellaneous and even improvised weapons, were arranged on either flank of Harold's guards (huscarles), picked men armed principally with the Danish axe and shield.
Before this position Duke William appeared on the morning of October 14. His host, composed not only of his Norman vassals but of barons, knights and adventurers from all quarters, was arranged in a centre and two wings, each corps having its archers and arbiasters in the front line, the rest of the infantry in the second and the heavy armoured cavalry in the third. Neither the arrows nor the charge of the second line of footmen, who, unlike the English, wore defensive mail, made any impression on the English standing in a serried mass behind their interlocked shields.
Then the heavy cavalry came on, led by the duke and his brother Odo, and encouraged by the example of the minstrel Taillefer, who rode forward, tossing and catching his sword, into the midst of the English line before he was pulled down and killed. All along the front the cavalry came to close quarters with the defenders, but the long powerful Danish axes were as formidable as the halbert and the bill proved to be in battles of later centuries, and they lopped off the arms of the assailants and cut down their horses.
The fire of the attack died out and the left wing (Bretons) fled in rout. But as the levies broke out of the line and pursued the Bretons down the hill in a wild, formless mob, William's cavalry swung round and destroyed them, and this suggested to the duke to repeat deliberately what the Bretons had done from fear. Another advance, followed by a feigned retreat, drew down a second large body of the English from the crest, and these in turn, once in the open, were ridden over and slaughtered by the men-at-arms.
Lastly, these two disasters having weakened the defenders both materially and morally, William subjected the huscarles, who had stood fast when the fyrd broke its ranks, to a constant rain of arrows, varied from time to time by cavalry charges. The huscarles endured the trial for many hours, from noon till close on nightfall; but at last, when the Norman archers raised their bows so as to pitch the arrows at a steep angle of descent in the midst of the huscarles, the strain became too great. While some rushed forward alone or in twos and threes to die in the midst of the enemy, the remainder stood fast, too closely crowded almost for the wounded to drop.
At last Harold received a mortal wound, supposedly pierced through the eye by an arrow. The English began to waver, and the knights forced their way in. Only a remnant of the defenders made its way back to the forest; and William, after resting for a night on the hardly-won ground, began the work of the Norman Conquest.
Battle Abbey was built at the site of the battle, and a plaque marks the place where Harold fell.
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events before and at the Battle of Hastings.
Reference
This entry was originally from the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica.
See also
- British military history
- History of England
- UK topics
- History
- Military history
- List of battles
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This is about Hastings in England. There are other uses of the name Hastings
Hastings is a town and port in southeastern England. Population (2000) about 84,000. Now known as a seaside resort and education center (Hastings College), it is near the site of the Battle of Hastings, fought in 1066. In this battle, William the Conqueror defeated and killed Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon King of England, and destroyed his army, opening England to the Norman conquest.
See: Hastings embroidery
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Hastings is the name of several towns and cities.
See also:
- Hastings, England, United Kingdom
- Hastings, New Brunswick, Canada
- Hastings, New South Wales, Australia
- Hastings, New Zealand
- Hastings, Florida, United States of America
- Hastings, Michigan, United States of America
- Hastings, Minnesota, USA
- Hastings, Nebraska, USA
- Hastings, New York, USA (usually referred to as Hastings-on-Hudson, New York)
- Hastings, Pennsylvania, USA
- Battle of Hastings
- Hastings embroidery
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Hastings is a town located in St. Johns County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 521.Geography
Hastings is located at 29°42'60" North, 81°30'34" West (29.716624, -81.509360)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 521 people, 213 households, and 139 families residing in the town. The population density is 304.8/km² (790.5/mi²). There are 238 housing units at an average density of 139.2/km² (361.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 52.02% White, 43.38% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.58% Pacific Islander, 2.11% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 4.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 213 households out of which 27.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% are married couples living together, 15.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% are non-families. 29.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.00. In the town the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $26,635, and the median income for a family is $30,769. Males have a median income of $25,909 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,537. 21.0% of the population and 15.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.0% are under the age of 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Florida."
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Hastings is a city located in Mills County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 214.Geography
Hastings is located at 41°1'26" North, 95°29'50" West (41.023906, -95.497176)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 214 people, 85 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density is 201.5/km² (527.2/mi²). There are 91 housing units at an average density of 85.7/km² (224.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.13% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 85 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 24.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 2.93. In the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,625, and the median income for a family is $47,813. Males have a median income of $36,875 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,174. 25.8% of the population and 17.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 37.5% are under the age of 18 and 41.2% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Iowa."
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Hastings is a city located in Barry County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,095. It is the county seat of Barry County6.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.6 km² (5.3 mi²). 13.6 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.38% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 7,095 people, 2,759 households, and 1,826 families residing in the city. The population density is 522.8/km² (1,353.3/mi²). There are 2,898 housing units at an average density of 213.5/km² (552.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.31% White, 0.14% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 2.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,759 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% are married couples living together, 12.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% are non-families. 28.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.08. In the city the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $39,033, and the median income for a family is $44,886. Males have a median income of $35,226 versus $24,727 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,042. 8.1% of the population and 5.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.3% are under the age of 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Michigan."
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Hastings is a city located in Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,204. It is the county seat of Dakota County6.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²). 26.2 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.92% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 18,204 people, 6,642 households, and 4,722 families residing in the city. The population density is 694.5/km² (1,798.2/mi²). There are 6,758 housing units at an average density of 257.8/km² (667.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.16% White, 0.43% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,642 households out of which 37.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.13. In the city the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $53,145, and the median income for a family is $61,093. Males have a median income of $41,267 versus $27,973 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,075. 4.9% of the population and 2.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.4% are under the age of 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Minnesota."
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Hastings is a city located in Adams County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 24,064. It is the county seat of Adams County6.Geography
Hastings is located at 40°35'21" North, 98°23'30" West (40.589293, -98.391689)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.8 km² (10.0 mi²). 25.5 km² (9.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.31% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 24,064 people, 9,610 households, and 5,948 families residing in the city. The population density is 945.2/km² (2,448.5/mi²). There are 10,333 housing units at an average density of 405.9/km² (1,051.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.39% White, 0.79% African American, 0.42% Native American, 2.02% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.39% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 5.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 9,610 households out of which 29.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.98. In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,461, and the median income for a family is $44,688. Males have a median income of $29,633 versus $21,262 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,941. 10.0% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.6% are under the age of 18 and 6.7% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Nebraska."
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Hastings is a town located in Oswego County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,803.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 119.2 km² (46.0 mi²). 118.5 km² (45.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 8,803 people, 3,374 households, and 2,365 families residing in the town. The population density is 74.3/km² (192.3/mi²). There are 3,635 housing units at an average density of 30.7/km² (79.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.75% White, 0.32% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,374 households out of which 35.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% are non-families. 23.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.08. In the town the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $40,085, and the median income for a family is $46,722. Males have a median income of $35,380 versus $24,958 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,931. 10.0% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.2% are under the age of 18 and 7.0% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, New York."
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Hastings is the largest city in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. As of 2003, its population is 59,432.
Founded in the 1850s, Hastings was originally named Hicksville, after a prominent local settler. However, the locals changed the name to Hastings for an unknown reason.
Situated on the Heretaunga Plains, Hastings is dead flat with no natural landmarks. The local area is very productive, with orchards and vineyards surrounding the city. The main industries are agricultural, with freezing works and canneries major employers.
Hastings has a sunny climate, but due to its lack of landmarks and proximity to the more picturesque Napier, it is not a tourist destination.
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Hastings is a town located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 155.Geography
Hastings is located at 34°13'39" North, 98°6'31" West (34.227375, -98.108673)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 155 people, 72 households, and 50 families residing in the town. The population density is 122.1/km² (317.1/mi²). There are 87 housing units at an average density of 68.6/km² (178.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.55% White, 1.29% African American, 3.87% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 72 households out of which 16.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% are non-families. 25.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.57. In the town the population is spread out with 14.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 32.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 53 years. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $22,969, and the median income for a family is $23,281. Males have a median income of $25,357 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,017. 19.1% of the population and 14.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 40.0% are under the age of 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Oklahoma."
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Hastings is a borough located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 1,398.Geography
Hastings is located at 40°39'56" North, 78°42'43" West (40.665473, -78.711903)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,398 people, 557 households, and 382 families residing in the borough. The population density is 963.9/km² (2,484.1/mi²). There are 603 housing units at an average density of 415.7/km² (1,071.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 99.43% White, 0.00% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.07% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 557 households out of which 29.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% are married couples living together, 13.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% are non-families. 29.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.92. In the borough the population is spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.8 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $25,192, and the median income for a family is $33,462. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $16,786 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $13,429. 13.1% of the population and 10.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.0% are under the age of 18 and 10.3% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Hastings, Pennsylvania."
Synonym: HastingsSynonym: battle of Hastings (n). (additional references) |
Crosswords: Hastings |
| English words defined with "Hastings": Carrere, Cinque Ports ♦ Hastings sands ♦ John Merven Carrere ♦ Norman Conquest ♦ The Conqueror ♦ William I, William the Conqueror. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "Hastings": Bayeux Tapestry ♦ Ceelict ♦ Fifteen decisive Battles ♦ Song of Roland ♦ tilgate stone. (references) |
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Screenplays | I am learning, Hastings. It is more English, yes, the humbleness (Poirot; writing credit: Clive Exton; Anthony Horowitz) No, Hastings, it is in the speed of your driving (Poirot; writing credit: Clive Exton; Anthony Horowitz) Captain Hastings, he wonders why I have a hatred for these crawling, buzzing things (Poirot; writing credit: Clive Exton; Anthony Horowitz) You think it is wrong, Hastings, to enjoy the compliments, or the 'buttering,' as you say (Poirot; writing credit: Clive Exton; Anthony Horowitz) I'm Hastings, the telegraph agent (Bad Day at Black Rock; writing credit: Howard Breslin; Don McGuire) | |
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 | Frontispiece from the Hastings Rutter - 1450 A.D. early English pilot guide Possibly first picture of leadline sounding. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection. |  | Charles Hastings photographed by Ernest Edwards. Credit: National Library of Medicine. |
 | Colored lithograph, after a sketch by L.W. Hastings, USN, published by Middleton, Strobridge & Co., Lithographers, Pike's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1864-65. The text below the image includes a list of Carondelet's engagements, from February 1862 to May 1864. Credit: NAVY. |  | Hastings Castle / p. Credit: Library of Congress; photo by the London Stereoscopic Co.. |
 | View of Hastings Cutoff after summer rain, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Farmer's cars line the highway near Zimmerman farm auction. Hastings, Nebraska. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Farmers at auction. Zimmerman farm near Hastings, Nebraska. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | West Danville, Vermont. "What else will it be today, Mrs. Metcalf?" asks Mrs. Hastings, who has clerked in the general store owned by Mr. and Mrs. Hastings for twenty-nine years. Ronald Drown is looking on. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | County Trust Company, Hastings, New York. Drive-in window from inside. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Hastings, Nebr. Credit: Library of Congress. |
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| "Hastings Beach" by Sam Segar Commentary: "This picture presented itself as I was walking along the beach at Hastings in the early morning mist." |
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Senator Daniel O. Hastings | More power than any good man should want, and more power than any other kind of man ought to have. |
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King Richard III | Shakespeare, William | And I, as I love Hastings with my heart |
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Economic History | Malawi | In July 1958, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda returned to the country after a long absence in the United States (where he had obtained his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937), the United Kingdom (where he practiced medicine), and Ghana. (references) |
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| "Hastings" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 92.47% of the time. "Hastings" is used about 836 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 92.47% | 773 | 8,906 |
| Noun (plural) | 7.53% | 63 | 42,364 |
| Total | 100.00% | 836 | N/A |
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| The following table summarizes the usage of "Hastings" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Hastings | Last name | 11,000 | 1,119 |
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| USA | Hastings Entertainment, Inc. |
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Source: compiled by the editor from Icon Group International, Inc.
1. Hastings, FL (town, FIPS 29100) 2. Hastings, IA (city, FIPS 34995) 3. Hastings, MI (city, FIPS 37120) 4. Hastings, MN (city, FIPS 27530) 5. Hastings, ND 6. Hastings, NE (city, FIPS 21415) 7. Hastings, NY 8. Hastings, OK (town, FIPS 33000) 9. Hastings, PA (borough, FIPS 33080) 10. Hastings, WV |
Expressions using "Hastings": battle of hastings ♦ be at the hastings ♦ Hastings On Huds ♦ Hastings sands ♦ Thomas Hastings. Additional references. | |
| Hyphenated Usage | |
Beginning with "Hastings": Hastings-based, Hastings-day, Hastings-on-Hudson. | |
Ending with "Hastings": Maidstone-hastings, Street-hastings, Tonbridge-hastings. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day | Expression | Frequency per Day |
hastings | 1,632 | hastings high school | 40 |
hastings ne | 438 | hastings law school | 38 |
hastings mn | 273 | hastings united kingdom | 37 |
hastings entertainment | 206 | hastings hotel | 35 |
hastings book store | 182 | uc hastings | 34 |
book hastings | 171 | hastings filter | 33 |
paul hastings | 149 | gazette hastings star | 32 |
battle of hastings | 139 | hastings on hudson | 31 |
hastings on hudson ny | 136 | hastings hastings | 28 |
hastings mi | 108 | hastings book music video | 26 |
hastings nebraska | 93 | hastings store | 26 |
hastings music | 77 | paul hastings janofsky walker | 22 |
hastings park | 74 | hastings oil filter | 21 |
hastings minnesota | 65 | hastings mutual | 21 |
hastings college | 60 | hastings music store | 20 |
hastings tribune | 55 | hastings pa | 20 |
championship direct hastings international | 53 | hastings college of law | 19 |
hastings video | 42 | hastings house | 18 |
hastings book and music | 41 | hastings piston ring | 17 |
hastings michigan | 40 | book hastings video | 17 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |||
| Language | Translations for "Hastings"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Czech | provádìt volební kampaò (be at the hastings). (various references) | |
Hungarian | primőrök, korai borsó. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | astingshay.(various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
Misspellings | |
"Hastings" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: haestingas. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| Words rhyming with "Hastings" (pronounced 'Has"tings'): hustings, Nittings. (additional references) |
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
Direct Anagrams: stashing. | |
| Words within the letters "a-g-h-i-n-s-s-t" | |
-1 letter: hasting, sashing, shantis. | |
-2 letters: agists, angsts, ashing, assign, gainst, giants, hating, nights, saints, sanghs, sating, satins, shanti, sights, snaths, staigs, stains, stangs, stings, things. | |
-3 letters: agist, angst, antis, gains, gaits, gasts, ghast, ghats, giant, gists, gnash, gnats, hangs, hants, hints, hists, nighs, night, sains, saint, saith, sangh, sasin, satin, satis, shags, shins, shist. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-g-h-i-n-s-s-t" | |
+1 letter: shaftings. | |
+2 letters: chastising, hamstrings, sheathings, thrashings. | |
+3 letters: astonishing, gangsterish, ghastliness, haughtiness, naughtiness, nightshades, nightstands, soothsaying, stablishing, straightens, stringhalts. | |
+4 letters: airtightness, almightiness, anthologists, establishing, garnishments, gastightness, hairstylings, handfastings, heartstrings, latchstrings, pathogenesis, prognathisms, snapshotting, soothsayings, spaghettinis, straightness, sympathising, transshaping. | |
+5 letters: astonishingly, atherogenesis, crosshatching, gemeinschafts, ghastlinesses, grantsmanship, hardstandings, haughtinesses, hospitalising, languishments, lightfastness, naughtinesses, schismatizing, sharpshooting, stenographies, straighteners, thanksgivings, transshipping, trapshootings, whitewashings. | |
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