princekin

[ prins-kin ]

noun

1. a small, young, or minor prince.

Word History and Origins

Origin of princekin¹

First recorded in 1850–55; prince + -kin

Example Sentences

Squirrel is whispering in his ear, 'Princekin beautiful, Princekin dear, Leave this stupid close nursery here, Come to the woods with me, oh!'

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Doves are lighting on Princekin's knee, Close in his curls hums a honey bee, Roses are climbing around his wee Sweet hands, for to cling and kiss, oh!

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Daisy is murmuring at his feet, 'Princekin lovely, and Princekin sweet, Come live with us, 'mid the corn and wheat, Out in the field so free, oh!'

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Then Nibble stopped reading, and closed the book softly, for Downy was just as fast asleep as Princekin had been.

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Princekin sits on his nursery throne, Prettiest Princekin, all alone, Sighing a sigh, and moaning a moan, 'Oh—dear—me! oh!'

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