■ noun
1》 a daughter, granddaughter, or other close female relative of a monarch.
↘the wife or widow of a prince.
↘a female monarch of a small state, actually or nominally subject to a king or emperor.
2》 ( ~ of/among ) a woman or thing pre-eminent in a particular sphere or group.
3》 N. Amer. a spoilt or arrogant young woman.
Phrases
~ of the blood a ~ by right of royal descent.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e .