royal

English

/ˈɹɔɪəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
  • Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.
  • (nautical) In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
  • (boxing) free-for-Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
  • (informal) .

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English royal derived from Old French roial derived from Latin rēgālis (royal, regal, kingly).

Origin

Latin

rēgālis

Gloss

royal, regal, kingly

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