kingric en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɪŋɹɪk/
Etymology
Inherited from Northern Middle English kingrike, equivalent to king + -ric. Cognate with Dutch koninkrijk, German Königreich, Danish kongerige, Swedish konungarike, Icelandic konungsríki. Compare Middle English kineriche, whence Scots kinrick.
Meanings
- (obsolete, rare) A kingdom or realm.
- (obsolete, rare) Sovereignty; kingly authority; kingship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kingrik | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kingrick | alternative | lexicographic |