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prince·ling
(prĭns′lĭng)n.
A prince judged to be of minor status or importance.
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princeling
(ˈprɪnslɪŋ)n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Also called: princekin a young prince
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Also called: princelet the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince
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prince•ling
(ˈprɪns lɪŋ)also prince•let
(-lɪt)prince•kin
(-kɪn)n.
a young, subordinate, or minor prince.
[1610–20]
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Noun | 1. | princeling - a petty or insignificant prince who rules some unimportant principality prince - a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) |
2. | princeling - a young prince prince - a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) |
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princeling
n (old, liter) → Prinzchen nt
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