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princeling
prince·ling
/
ˈprɪns
lɪŋ
/
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[
prins
-ling
]
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noun
1.
a young
prince
.
2.
a subordinate, minor, or insignificant
prince
.
Origin:
1610–20;
prince
+
-ling
1
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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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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