princess

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From Middle English princesse, a borrowing from Anglo-Norman princesse, Old French princesse. By surface analysis, prince + -ess.

'There isn't any princess,' said Mr. Noah. — The Magic City, E. (Edith) Nesbit
The “Princess Royal” was the next victim. — William Pitt and national revival, J. Holland (John Holland) Rose
The poor little Princess was obliged to give way. — Children's Hour with Red Riding Hood and Other Stories, Unknown

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