n.
Pronunciation: ' prin(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin princip-, princeps leader, initiator, from primus first + capere to take ― more at HEAVE
Date: 13th century
1 a : MONARCH , KING b : the ruler of a principality or state
2 : a male member of a royal family especially : a son of the sovereign
3 : a nobleman of varying rank and status
4 : one likened to a prince especially : a man of high rank or of high standing in his class or profession
– prince · ship \ ' prin(t)s- ˌ ship \ noun