queenhood

[ kween-hood ]

noun

1. the state, dignity, or rank of a queen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of queenhood¹

First recorded in 1855–60; queen + -hood

Example Sentences

In her first early days of maiden queenhood, she had been annoyed by madmen wanting to marry her.

From Project Gutenberg

Is that to be lifted from me in these the full years of my queenhood?

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