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princess

prin·cess [ prínsəss, prín sèss, prin séss ]


noun  (plural prin·cess·es)
Definition:
 
1. royal woman or girl: a woman or girl in a royal family, especially a daughter of the reigning king or queen

2. prince's wife: the wife or widow of a prince

3. female ruler: a woman who rules a principality

4. European noblewoman: a noblewoman in some European countries, usually of a rank below duchess

5. spoiled young woman: a rich young woman considered to be spoiled or arrogant

6. name for girl: a pet name for a woman or girl, especially a daughter

7. highly regarded woman: a woman who is ranked highly in her field, or who has other outstanding qualities ( dated )



adjective 
Definition:
 
fitted at top with flared skirt: describes a woman's or girl's garment made with long triangular pieces of fabric that reach from neck to hem, fitted at the bodice with a flared skirt

[14th century. < French princesse< prince (see prince)]
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