royal

Definition

Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

Etymology

From Middle English royal, from Old French roial (Modern French royal), from Latin rēgālis, from rēx (“king”). Doublet of regal (“befitting a king”), real (“unit of currency”), ariary, and riyal. Cognate with Spanish real. Displaced native Old English cynelīċ.

Example Sentences

• "He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. […] But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […]"
• "On the first Friday morning of his kingship he went into the kitchen and called for his royal chef."
• "How doth that royal Merchant good Anthonio;"

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