queenship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of queenship
Example Sentences
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With William's birth, the foremost responsibility of medieval queenship was fulfilled: There would be a male heir.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022
Queen Victoria was revered and beloved in her time, but her object lesson in queenship was not even enough to open a path for her own daughter to follow in her footsteps.
From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2022
A quiet and uncomplaining dedication to the duty of queenship, even in old age, has earned her widespread respect both in Britain and abroad, even from republicans who are eager for abolition of the monarchy.
From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2021
The unusual fact of her queenship meant that her body was under substantial scrutiny.
From Slate • Dec. 6, 2018
Esther Well, did you Not sacrifice a queenship for the gem That every woman holds above a throne?
From The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems by Noe, Cotton
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