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kingly

US/ˈkɪŋli/ rare

adjective

1.

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

  • “symbolizing kingly power”
  • “the murder of his kingly guest”
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Origin

From Middle English kyngly, from Old English *cyninglīċ (“kingly, royal”), equivalent to king + -ly. Cognate with Dutch koninklijk (“kingly, royal”), German königlich (“kingly”), Swedish kunglig (“kingly”). Compare also Old English cynelīċ (“kingly, royal, public”).

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