princeling

[prins-ling]

prince·ling

[prins-ling]
noun
1.
a young prince.
2.
a subordinate, minor, or insignificant prince.

Origin:
1610–20; prince + -ling1
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Princeling is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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princeling (ˈprɪnslɪŋ)
 
n
1.  Also called: princekin a young prince
2.  Also called: princelet the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince

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