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prince

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1. prince - Noun

2. prince - Adjective

3. prince - Verb

4. Prince - Proper noun

Meaning

The one of highest rank; one holding the highest place and authority; a sovereign; a monarch; -- originally applied to either sex, but now rarely applied to a female.

The son of a king or emperor, or the issue of a royal family; as, princes of the blood.

A title belonging to persons of high rank, differing in different countries. In England it belongs to dukes, marquises, and earls, but is given to members of the royal family only. In Italy a prince is inferior to a duke as a member of a particular order of nobility; in Spain he is always one of the royal family.

The chief of any body of men; one at the head of a class or profession; one who is preeminent; as, a merchant prince; a prince of players.

To play the prince.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge. Sun Tzu

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. Ben Jonson

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first. Arthur Schopenhauer

Every man is a prince in his own bed. Malawi Proverb

Those who are in the following of the prince of everlastingness and God of life, sing with joy. Egyptian Proverb

The prince is never guilty in his father's court. Ibo Proverb

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