Crownless
/ˈkraʊn.ləs/noun
Without a crown; lacking royal authority or status.
Did you know?Crownless is a transparent English formation from crown + -less, and the root of crown goes back to Latin corona, the same source behind words tied to wreaths, honors, and the circle of authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sker-
“to bend, turn”
Latin
Latin
corōna
“a wreath, garland, or crown”
Old French
Old French
corone
“crown”
Old English
English
crāwan
“crown; royal headdress”
Middle English
English
croun
“crown”
Modern English
English
crownless
“without a crown”