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princeling

American  
[prins-ling] / ˈprɪns lɪŋ /

noun

  1. a young prince.

  2. a subordinate, minor, or insignificant prince.


princeling British  
/ ˈprɪnslɪŋ /

noun

  1. Also called: princekin.  a young prince

  2. Also called: princelet.  the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince

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Etymology

Origin of princeling

First recorded in 1610–20; prince + -ling 1

Example Sentences

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She has said that her Princeling will travel with his parents on state tours.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet, the arrival of the Princeling, who is in line to be the 42nd monarch since the Norman conquest, also had some marked differences.

From Time Magazine Archive

Below, a sentry heard the royal cry, dropped his rifle and made a neat scoop catch of sprawling Princeling Tomislav.

From Time Magazine Archive

And he is writing without hope that he will see the Lady and her Lord and the Princeling, for moons and moons.

From Letters of Franklin K. Lane by Wall, Louise Herrick

Ashe and Kitty's friends laughed; the old general in charge of the Princeling took alarm.

From The Marriage of William Ashe by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.