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royal 1, adjective (oh)



[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: roial, from Latin regalis; REGAL]
relating to or belonging to a king or queen
-see also regal regal
::the royal palace
::the royal family
used in the names of organizations that serve or are supported by a king or queen
::the Royal Navy
::the Royal College of Music
very impressive, as if done for a king or queen
::a royal welcome
the royal 'we'
BrE the use of the word 'we' instead of 'I' by the Queen or King
-- royally adv