prince of wales

prince of Wales

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Definitions of prince of wales words

noun prince of wales Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall ("The Black Prince") 1330–76, English military leader (son of Edward III). 1
noun prince of wales Lake, a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a source of the Nile. 830 sq. mi. (2150 sq. km). 1
noun prince of wales a male given name: from Old English words meaning “rich, happy” and “guardian.”. 1
noun prince of wales title of heir to UK throne 1
noun prince of wales the eldest son and heir apparent of the British sovereign 0
noun prince of wales title conferred on the oldest son and heir apparent of a British king or queen 0

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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