kinglihood

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English

Etymology

From kingly +‎ -hood.

Noun

kinglihood (uncountable)

  1. kingliness; majesty
    • 1874, Alfred Tennyson, “The Coming of Arthur”, in Idylls of the King (The Works of Alfred Tennyson; V), cabinet edition, London: Henry S. King & Co., , →OCLC, page 15:
      But since he neither wore on helm or shield The golden symbol of his kinglihood
    • 1844, George Sydney Smythe, Historic Fancies:
      The King at length hath raised
      The standard of his sires, in all kinglihood, on high!

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