sur-royal

[ sur-roi-uhl ]

noun

1. crown antler.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sur-royal¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, sur-royal is from the Middle English word surryal. See sur- ¹, royal

Example Sentences

Hart, h�rt, n. the stag or male deer from the age of six years, when the crown or sur-royal antler begins to appear:—fem.

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