First Known Use: 13th century
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prince
noun \ˈprin(t)s\
: a male member of a royal family; especially : the son or grandson of a king or queen
: a male ruler or monarch in some countries
: a man who is the best in his class, profession, etc.
Full Definition of PRINCE
1
a : monarch, king b : the ruler of a principality or state
2
: a male member of a royal family; especially : a son of the sovereign
3
: a nobleman of varying rank and status
4
: one likened to a prince; especially : a man of high rank or of high standing in his class or profession
— prince·ship \ˈprin(t)s-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of PRINCE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin princip-, princeps leader, initiator, from primus first + capere to take — more at heave
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PRINCESHIP Defined for Kids
prince
noun \ˈprins\
Definition of PRINCE for Kids
1
: monarch 1
2
: the son of a monarch
3
: a nobleman of very high or the highest rank
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