English word princess comes from English -ess (Suffix appended to words to make a female form.Examples:.), English prince
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ess | English (en) | Suffix appended to words to make a female form.Examples:. |
| prince | English (en) | (now, archaic, or, historical) A (male) ruler, a sovereign; a king, monarch. [from 13th c.]. (obsolete) A female monarch.. A male member of a royal family other than the ruler; especially (in the United Kingdom) the son or grandson of the monarch. [from 14th c.]. A non-royal high title of nobility, especially in France and the Holy Roman Empire.. A type of court card used in tarot cards, the [...] |
| princesse | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Princess. |
| princesse | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| princesse | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| princess | English (en) | (derogatory, chiefly, US) A young girl or woman considered vain, spoiled or selfish; a prima donna. [from 20th c.]. (now, _, archaic) A female ruler or monarch; a queen. [from 15th c.]. A female lemur.. A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter. [from 14th c.]. A tinted crystal marble used in children's games.. A type of court card in the [...] |