princeful

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From prince +‎ -ful. Compare lordful.

Adjective[edit]

princeful (comparative more princeful, superlative most princeful)

  1. Embodying the qualities of a prince; princely
    • 1919, Ethics, volume 29, page 246:
      Lastly the Briton and American "twin brothers" are to be the main pillars of the League and custodes pacis, taking the princeful part in the measures required for the prevention of wars.
    • 2015, Meryl Ann Olson, Heartscapes:
      The time long gone when we believed our Prince Charming would come / The princeful fantasy turning out to be a real toad of a tale [...]