Princess
/ˈprɪn.sɛs/noun
A female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen.
Did you know?The word 'princess' can be traced back to a time when women wielded significant political power, often ruling alongside men.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
princeps
“First or chief; a leader or ruler.”
Old French
Old French
princesse
“A female prince or chief.”
Middle English
Middle English
princesse
“A noblewoman of royal blood.”
Modern English
English
princess
“A title for a daughter of a monarch or a woman of royal lineage.”
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