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| prin·cess [ prínsəss, prín sèss, prin séss ] |
noun (plural prin·cess·es) |
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1. royal woman or girl: a woman or girl in a royal family, especially a daughter of the reigning king or queen
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2. prince's wife: the wife or widow of a prince
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3. female ruler: a woman who rules a principality
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4. European noblewoman: a noblewoman in some European countries, usually of a rank below duchess
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5. spoiled young woman: a rich young woman considered to be spoiled or arrogant
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6. name for girl: a pet name for a woman or girl, especially a daughter
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7. highly regarded woman: a woman who is ranked highly in her field, or who has other outstanding qualities
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adjective |
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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
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| [14th century. < French princesse< prince (see prince)] |
