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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The bigger jaw-dropper is: Why wasn’t this movie pitched as “Scar”? This innately good-hearted princeling is the only compelling character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024
"Losing the ‘Helaena’s Choice’ beat did weaken the scene, but not to any great degree," Martin wrote. "There is another aspect to the removal of the young princeling, however."
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2024
A decade ago little was known about Mr Xi - apart from the fact that he was a "princeling" because his father was one of the country's revolutionary leaders.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2022
He was a cocky princeling who became a master of what Kenneth Clark liked to call the “swimgloat,” a way of moving through elite society as if on a barge made of silver and silk.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2021
The princeling was in a sullen mood, angry that he had been forced to remain on the Shy Maid instead of going ashore with Yandry and Ysilla.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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