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kingship

American  
[king-ship] / ˈkɪŋ ʃɪp /

noun

  1. the state, office, or dignity of a king.

  2. rule by a king; monarchy.

  3. aptitude for kingly duties.

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

kingship British  
/ ˈkɪŋʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position or authority of a king

  2. the skill or practice of ruling as a king

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Etymology

Origin of kingship

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

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