Kings
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/kɪŋz/
(king)
male ruler
Etymology
'Kings' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cyning', where 'cyn' meant 'kin, family' and the suffix '-ing' indicated 'descendant or belonging to'.
'Kings' changed from the Old English word 'cyning' and the Proto-Germanic form '*kuningaz', and eventually became the modern English word 'king' with the plural 'kings'.
Initially, it meant 'leader of a family or tribe', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'male sovereign; ruler'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'king': male sovereign or monarch; a ruler of a kingdom or territory.
Kings ruled large territories in medieval Europe.
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Noun 2
the most important piece in the game of chess (plural): the piece whose capture (checkmate) decides the game.
In careful play, Kings must be protected at all costs.
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Noun 3
face cards of rank above queens in a deck of playing cards (plural).
He collected all four Kings for the trick.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 04:12