royal

UK /ˈɹɔɪ.əl/ US /ˈɹɔɪ(.ə)l/
noun 7adj 6name 3

Definitions

adj

1

Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. […] But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […]

On the first Friday morning of his kingship he went into the kitchen and called for his royal chef.

2

Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.

How doth that royal Merchant good Anthonio;

3

In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.

royal mast;  royal sail

4

Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.

5

Used as an intensifier.

a royal pain in the neck

noun

1

A royal person; a member of a royal family.

Andy noted in RAIL 462: "The Royals are bound to have a great say in the decoration of the train and it speaks volumes for their regard for it that there are so many portraits of previous Royal Trains and items presented on trips. I sense they're extremely fond of it."

2

A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.

3

A standard size of writing paper, measuring 24 by 19 inches.

4

The Australian decimal currency intended to replace the pound in 1966; was changed to "dollar" before it was actually circulated.

5

Any of various lycaenid butterflies.

name

1

A surname from Old English.

2

A male given name from English from the surname

Royal - he had been his mother's little king. Most of his mates called him "Roy". Perhaps only her and Mrs Natwick had stuck to the christened name, they felt it suited.

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