princing
princing is the present participle and gerund of prince.
Meaning of prince
Verb
prince (third-person singular simple present princes, present participle princing, simple past and past participle princed)
- To behave or act like a prince.
- The Roofes of Palaces, and Nature prompts them / In ſimple and lowe things, to Prince it, much / Beyond the tricke of others.1611 April (first recorded performance), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Cymbeline”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard...
- To transform (someone) into a prince.
- All I could remember is the chorus, and something about pumpkins turning into princesses (???!) and frogs turning into princes. I figured she meant the frog was John before she princed him.2005 March 30, abe slaney, “Question re John Lennon's Death”, in rec.music.beatles (Usenet)
Questions about princing
- What is princing the present participle and gerund of?
- Princing is the present participle and gerund of prince.
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