kingship

[king-ship]

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noun

the state, office, or dignity of a king.
rule by a king; monarchy.
aptitude for kingly duties.

(initial capital letter) a title used in referring to a king: Majesty (preceded by His or Your).

Origin of kingship

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

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Related Words for kingship

percentage, power, primacy, rank, supremacy, authority, greatness, distinction, eminence, aristocracy, nobility, kingship, realm, majesty, sovereign, regency, sovereignty, queenship, regality

Examples from the Web for kingship

Historical Examples of kingship

He was obsessed by the idea of the dignity, almost the divinity—of kingship.
The Historical Nights' Entertainment
Rafael Sabatini
King Hans lost more than money by it, for he lost the kingship of Sweden.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)
Charles Morris
It was a little difficult to make out how she really felt about me and my kingship.
The King's Mirror
Anthony Hope
This kingship of mind over matter may be a hard law but it is the law.
The Root of Evil
Thomas Dixon
And on his shoulder was the cross of kingship, and that was shining too.
The Red Romance Book
Various

British Dictionary definitions for kingship

kingship

noun

the position or authority of a king
the skill or practice of ruling as a king

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Word Origin and History for kingship

early 14c., from king + -ship.