princeling

[ prins-ling ]

noun
  1. a young prince.

  2. a subordinate, minor, or insignificant prince.

Origin of princeling

1
First recorded in 1610–20; prince + -ling1

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British Dictionary definitions for princeling

princeling

/ (ˈprɪnslɪŋ) /


noun
  1. Also called: princekin a young prince

  2. Also called: princelet the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince

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