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princeling

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prince·ling  (prnslng)
n.
A prince judged to be of minor status or importance.

princeling [ˈprɪnslɪŋ]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Also called princekin a young prince
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Also called princelet the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince
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Noun1.princeling - a petty or insignificant prince who rules some unimportant principality
prince - a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
2.princeling - a young prince
prince - a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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princeling
n (old, liter)Prinzchen nt


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Despite his chill, and despite his teeth that were already beginning to chatter while the burning sun extracted the moisture in curling mist-wreaths from the deck planking, Van Horn cuddled Jerry in his arms and called him princeling, and prince, and a king, and a son of kings.
 
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