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Richard York Gave Battle Mnemonic Recall Vain Aid

Phrase/Idiom Richard of York gave battle in vain
Definition This is a mnemonic aid to recall the colours of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
Example You can you this mnemonic to recall the colours: Richard of York gave battle in vain.

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