Princesse

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Archaic spelling of princess. alt-of, archaic

    "Thus like a Nun, not like a Princeſſe borne, / Deſcended from the Royall Henries loynes: / Liue I inuironed in a houſe of ſtone, […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Being or relating to a princesse dress. not-comparable

    "The princesse style still reigns supreme, but the modified Empire fashions are already exciting interest, and will unquestionably reign supreme six months from now."

Synonyms

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maharaniprincessqueenrani

Example

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"The princesse style still reigns supreme, but the modified Empire fashions are already exciting interest, and will unquestionably reign supreme six months from now."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French princesse.

Etymology 2

From Middle English; see princess.

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