Definitions

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  • noun Possession of a throne; rulership; sovereignty.

Etymologies

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throne +‎ -ship

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Examples

  • Once Otto reached the age of throneship he spent more time thinking up regulations for chimneysweeps than running cabinet meetings.

    American Connections James Burke 2007

  • Once Otto reached the age of throneship he spent more time thinking up regulations for chimneysweeps than running cabinet meetings.

    American Connections James Burke 2007

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