kingship

[ king-ship ]

noun

1. the state, office, or dignity of a king.
2. rule by a king; monarchy.
3. aptitude for kingly duties.
4. (initial capital letter) a title used in referring to a king: Majesty (preceded by His or Your ).

kingship

/ ˈkɪŋʃɪp /

noun

1. the position or authority of a king
2. the skill or practice of ruling as a king

Word History and Origins

Origin of kingship¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, kingship is from the Middle English word kingscip. See king, -ship

Example Sentences

Beside autocratic kingship it shines with a white light; it is obviously the portal of the future.

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Sir Mordred set himself at once to work to make his kingship permanent.

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There are three crowns: of the law, the priesthood, and the kingship; but the crown of a good name is greater than them all.

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His tenure of the governorship of Urmi had been brief; but like the kingship of Roumania was always a pleasant reminiscence.

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While nobles and statesmen were cowering in silence before the dreaded power of the kingship the preachers spoke bluntly out.

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