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prince consort

noun

  1. a prince who is the husband of a reigning female sovereign.


prince consort

noun

  1. the husband of a female sovereign, who is himself a prince
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of prince consort1

First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences

The Queen and the Prince Consort were among his distinguished patrons.

The Tomb-house is now in process of decoration as a memorial to the late Prince Consort.

During each year of their married life the queen and Prince Consort went on some interesting tour.

He gave "The memory of the great and good Prince Consort," which was drunk in deep silence.

Among other musical pieces was the choral hymn, "Gotha," by the Prince Consort.

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