ˈprinˌseps, -iŋˌke- noun
( plural princi·pes -n(t)səˌpēz, -ŋkəˌpās)
Etymology: Latin — more at prince
: one that is first: as
a. : the head of the state under the Roman Empire
b. : any of various chief officials (as the headman of a tribe) among the ancient Teutons and Anglo-Saxons
c. : a first edition of a work ; also : a copy of this edition