Results for royal

Definitions of royal:

part of speech: adjective

Pertaining to a king, or to the government of a kingdom; as, the royal army; befitting, or like, a king; regal; specially patronized by a king; as, the Royal Academy.

part of speech: noun

A large kind of paper: a sail above the topgallant sail: one of the soldiers of the 1st British regiment of foot: one of the shoots of a stag's head.

part of speech: adverb

Royally.

part of speech: adjective

Becoming or like a king; kingly; majestic; illustrious; specially patronised by the sovereign, or in his service.

part of speech: noun

A large kind of paper; in a ship, a small sail spread immediately above the top- gallant sail; one of the shoots of a stag's head.

part of speech: noun

The highest sail of a ship.

Usage examples for royal:

• The bear, however, could not rest until he had seen the royal palace, and when a short time had passed, again went to it. "Household Tales by Brothers Grimm", Grimm Brothers

• Kings pass, and their royal seat gathereth a little dust. "The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay", Maurice Hewlett

• The royal road is provided by the certificate plan. "The Children of the Poor", Jacob A. Riis

• Royal people seldom or never have the chance to fall in love, said the Grand Duchess. "The Princess Virginia", C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson