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  1. single word requests - What is the Prince/Princess equivalent for ...

    Apr 5, 2023 · Note that Prince/Princess historically did not mean the child of a king; and also that most emperors were not hereditary (e.g. Holy Roman Empire). Is there someone in particular …

  2. Verbally differentiating between "prince's" and "princess"

    Oct 31, 2014 · However, whenever I pronounce the latter, it always sounds like "The Princess Street". This might be a bit of a stretch, but is there a way to pronounce this while avoiding …

  3. When did prince/princess come to mean "royal heir"?

    Oct 18, 2022 · The words prince and princess come to English from Old French and ultimately from Latin's "princeps". However, in both Latin and Old French, as well as historical Italian, …

  4. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 29, 2017 · Examples of princesses regnant have included Constance of Antioch, princess regnant of Antioch in the 12th century. As the President of France, an office for which women …

  5. What is the short form for 'little' ? Is it li'l or lil'?

    Sep 2, 2014 · The form lil is used, but the most common variant seems to be lil' (capitalized when it is a name).. Wikipedia "Lil" is a kind of prefix and is the short form of "little".

  6. single word requests - Is there a male equivalent of "dowager" …

    Prince Philip was created Duke of Edinburgh shortly before he married Princess Elizabeth, and was made a Prince of Great Britain several years later. He was never given the title of Prince …

  7. Should I use "the queen" or "the Queen"? [duplicate]

    Jul 8, 2017 · I know to capitalize a title when used with the name, i.e. Prince John, and not if it is general - "any prince will do." But if Queen Eleanor has been identified and I write as "the …

  8. Origin of "milady" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 22, 2011 · According to the Oxford English Dictionary, milady emerged in 1778 that partially came from French: Partly < French milady , title used when addressing or speaking of an …

  9. orthography - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 10, 2011 · I believe princessship is typically spelled with a hyphen princess-ship, although I do remember references to it without. However, if your friend is willing to allow princessship as …

  10. expressions - Usage of "the more you squeeze, the more sand …

    Governor Tarkin: Princess Leia, before your execution, I'd like you to join me for a ceremony that will make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now. …

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