noun
- A royal person; a member of a royal family.
- A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.
- A standard size of writing paper, measuring 24 by 19 inches.
- The Australian decimal currency intended to replace the pound in 1966; was changed to "dollar" before it was actually circulated.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies.
- The fourth tine of an antler's beam.
- A stag with twelve points (six on each antler).
- In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.
- An old English gold coin, the rial.
- A small mortar.
- In auction bridge, a royal spade.
- A tuft of beard on the lower lip.
- (campanology) Bell changes rung on ten bells.
Synonyms: imperial
adjective
- Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
- Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.
- In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
- Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
- Used as an intensifier.
Synonyms: majestic, regal, stately, major, kingly, monarchical, princely, queenly, regal
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