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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Yet, the arrival of the Princeling, who is in line to be the 42nd monarch since the Norman conquest, also had some marked differences.
From Time Magazine Archive
Below, a sentry heard the royal cry, dropped his rifle and made a neat scoop catch of sprawling Princeling Tomislav.
From Time Magazine Archive
She has said that her Princeling will travel with his parents on state tours.
From Time Magazine Archive
Idea of German Princeling holding office, however honourable, without drawing a salary struck Commons as comical.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, August 13, 1887 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
Ashe and Kitty's friends laughed; the old general in charge of the Princeling took alarm.
From The Marriage of William Ashe by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
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