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kingship

[ king-ship ]

noun

  1. the state, office, or dignity of a king.
  2. rule by a king; monarchy.
  3. aptitude for kingly duties.
  4. (initial capital letter) a title used in referring to a king: Majesty (preceded by His or Your ).


kingship

/ ˈkɪŋʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position or authority of a king
  2. the skill or practice of ruling as a king


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kingship1

First recorded in 1275–1325, kingship is from the Middle English word kingscip. See king, -ship

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Example Sentences

In essence, Philip had to tread carefully and take advantage of both delicate diplomacy and military innovation in order to keep his state and kingship intact.

Beside autocratic kingship it shines with a white light; it is obviously the portal of the future.

Sir Mordred set himself at once to work to make his kingship permanent.

There are three crowns: of the law, the priesthood, and the kingship; but the crown of a good name is greater than them all.

His tenure of the governorship of Urmi had been brief; but like the kingship of Roumania was always a pleasant reminiscence.

While nobles and statesmen were cowering in silence before the dreaded power of the kingship the preachers spoke bluntly out.

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