unkingship en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ʌnˈkɪŋʃɪp/
Etymology
From un- + kingship.
Meanings
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(obsolete, uncountable) The lack of, abolition of monarchy.
Unkingship was proclaimed, and his majesty's statues thrown down.
1649 June 8 (Gregorian calendar), John Evelyn, “[Diary entry for 30 May 1649]”, in William Bray, editor, Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn, […], 2nd edition, volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […]; and sold by John and Arthur Arch, […], published 1819, →OCLC: