Royal
/หษนษษชษl/
The meaning and definition of Royal, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
โroyal mast;โ royal sailโ
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Used as an intensifier.
โa royal pain in the neckโ
noun
- A royal person; a member of a royal family.
- A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Old French roial, from Latin regalis.
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