noun
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Also called: princekin. a young prince
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Also called: princelet. the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince
Etymology
Origin of princeling
Example Sentences
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She has said that her Princeling will travel with his parents on state tours.
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Yet, the arrival of the Princeling, who is in line to be the 42nd monarch since the Norman conquest, also had some marked differences.
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Below, a sentry heard the royal cry, dropped his rifle and made a neat scoop catch of sprawling Princeling Tomislav.
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Idea of German Princeling holding office, however honourable, without drawing a salary struck Commons as comical.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, August 13, 1887 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
The Princeling begged and begged and begged Her love, on bended knee.
From Three Dramas by Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson)
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