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We would see that this African ex-sovereigness was placed in a suitable regal station, and then we would call upon her countrymen to acknowledge her rank It isn't really necessary for her to do any governing," said Rectus.

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A woman who is sovereign; a queen. [Rare.] Seas Soveraintess [read soverainess], Sleep-bringer, Pilgrims guide, Peace-loving Queen. Sylvester, tr. of Du Bartas's Weeks, i. 4.

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We would see that this African ex-sovereigness was placed in a suitable regal station, and then we would call upon her countrymen to acknowledge her rank It isn't really necessary for her to do any governing," said Rectus. — A Jolly Fellowship
African ex-sovereigness was placed in a suitable regal station, and then we would call upon her countrymen to acknowledge her rank. — A Jolly Fellowship