Definitions for the word "royal" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. a.
Kingly; pertaining to the crown or the sovereign; suitable for a king or queen; regal; as, royal power or prerogative; royal domains; the royal family; royal state.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
Noble; generous; magnificent; princely.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. a.
Under the patronage of royality; holding a charter granted by the sovereign; as, the Royal Academy of Arts; the Royal Society.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Printing and writing papers of particular sizes. See under paper, n.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A small sail immediately above the topgallant sail.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
One of the upper or distal branches of an antler, as the third and fourth tynes of the antlers of a stag.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A small mortar.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
One of the soldiers of the first regiment of foot of the British army, formerly called the Royals, and supposed to be the oldest regular corps in Europe; -- now called the Royal Scots.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
An old English coin. See Rial.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. adj.
1 of, suited to, or worthy of a king or queen. 2 in the service or under the patronage of a king or queen. 3 of the family of a king or queen. 4 majestic, splendid. 5 exceptional, first-rate (had a royal time). n. Colloq. Member of the royal family. royally adv. [latin: related to *regal]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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