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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Aster’s breakout debut, “Hereditary,” gave him an overnight pedigree as the princeling of highbrow horror films about trauma.
From Los Angeles Times
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
"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
“As for the dragon, princeling...I released Malevolent from the reins.”
From Literature
At one time he was favored for the top spot before being eclipsed by Xi, a member of the prestigious “princeling” class, as the descendants of Communist luminaries are known.
From Washington Times
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