rani
[rah-nee, rah-nee]
noun, plural ra·nis.
RELATED WORDS
king, monarch, emperor, czar, sultan, shah, majesty, queen, empress, mogul, kaiser, prince, baron, royal, sovereign, potentate, lord, dame, tycoon, baroness
ranee
or ra·ni
[rah-nee, rah-nee]
noun (in India)
Origin of ranee
1690–1700; < Hindi rānī < Sanskrit rājñī queen (feminine derivative of rājan king)
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Historical Examples of rani
Welcome to the palace of the no longer unfortunate Rani of Jhansi.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
The Rani slowly raised her hand and held it outstretched before her.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
The two officers bowed to the Rani and retraced their steps to the end of the hall.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
He drew a dagger from his girdle and offered the handle to the Rani.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
For a moment surprise was depicted on the Rani's face, then she sought his reason.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
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Word Origin for rani
C17: from Hindi: queen, from Sanskrit rājñī, feminine of rājan rajah
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