queening

[ kwee-ning ]

noun

, Chess.

1. promotion ( def 6 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of queening¹

queen + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

There is a low open seat for sale that fits over the face called the “queening stool.”

From The Daily Beast

Do you suppose the girl has married some rich widower and is queening it here in Washington society?

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Rennie has been queening it in Riverton society for the past month.

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This is technically called “queening a pawn,” although it does not follow that a Queen is always called for.

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Christmas rejoicings with this sinful woman queening it at masque and dance!

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The first thing is to find out, by counting, whether the opposing King can be in time to stop the passed Pawn from Queening.

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