kingliness


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king·ly

 (kĭng′lē)
adj. king·li·er, king·li·est
1. Having the status or rank of king.
2. Of, like, or befitting a king; majestic and regal.
adv.
In a royal way; royally.

king′li·ness n.
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Translations
ملوكيَّه
kongelighed
királyi magatartás
konunglegheit
görkemlilikihtişam

king

(kiŋ) noun
1. a male ruler of a nation, who inherits his position by right of birth. He became king when his father died; King Charles III.
2. the playing-card with the picture of a king. I have two cards – the ten of spades and the king of diamonds.
3. the most important piece in chess.
ˈkingdom noun
1. a state having a king (or queen) as its head. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; He rules over a large kingdom.
2. any of the three great divisions of natural objects. the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms.
ˈkingly adjective
of, relating to, or suitable for a king. kingly robes; a kingly feast.
ˈkingliness noun
ˈkingfisher noun
a type of bird with brilliant blue feathers which feeds on fish.
ˈking-size(d) adjective
of a large size; larger than normal. a king-size(d) bed; king-size cigarettes.
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