kinglihood

English

Etymology

kingly +‎ -hood

Noun

kinglihood (uncountable)

  1. kingliness; majesty
    • 1874, Alfred Tennyson, “The Coming of Arthur”, in Idylls of the King (The Works of Alfred Tennyson; V), cabinet edition, London: Henry S. King & Co., […], OCLC 1066791046, page 15:
      But since he neither wore on helm or shield The golden symbol of his kinglihood
    • {{quote-book|en|1844|George Sydney Smythe|Historic Fancies|passage=The King at length hath raised
      The standard of his sires, in all kinglihood, on high!

References
  • kinglihood in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
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