kingcraft

[ king-kraft, -krahft ]

noun

1. the art of ruling as king; royal statesmanship.

kingcraft

/ ˈkɪŋˌkrɑːft /

noun

1. archaic.
   the art of ruling as a king, esp by diplomacy and cunning

Word History and Origins

Origin of kingcraft¹

First recorded in 1635–45; king + craft

Example Sentences

There are some legislators who regard moral cowardice as a virtue, and political dishonesty as a desirable kingcraft.

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To redeem the earth from kingcraft and oppression—this is our mission!

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For ages a state of protest and quiet or active revolt against kingcraft and priestcraft prevailed.

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However much the kings had feared the wars of Napoleon, kingcraft was now confronted by an enemy more deadly.

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Kingcraft comes upon evil days—in the rising tide of liberal ideas, monarchies of old are all but swept away.

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