queenship

[ kween-ship ]

noun

1. the state, office, or dignity of a queen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of queenship¹

First recorded in 1530–40; queen + -ship

Example Sentences

“He’s never been forgotten,” the Rev. Patrick Lamb said during a eulogy Saturday at Queenship of Mary Catholic Church before Reiter was buried with military honors at Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery in Northampton, where his parents are interred.

From Seattle Times

With William's birth, the foremost responsibility of medieval queenship was fulfilled: There would be a male heir.

From Salon

Queen Victoria was revered and beloved in her time, but her object lesson in queenship was not even enough to open a path for her own daughter to follow in her footsteps.

From New York Times

Her quiet and uncomplaining dedication to the duty of queenship, even in old age, has earned her widespread respect, even from republicans who are eager to abolish the institution.

From Reuters

A quiet and uncomplaining dedication to the duty of queenship, even in old age, has earned her widespread respect both in Britain and abroad, even from republicans who are eager for abolition of the monarchy.

From Reuters