princely

Example Sentences

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Some tried to keep it alive in the Indian princely state of Hyderabad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before its complete demise, it was almost brought to the Indian princely state of Hyderabad, where it could have taken root.

From The Wall Street Journal

What quickly became nonnegotiable was the fact that no princely state could go rogue and assert its own independence.

From The Wall Street Journal

A "princely" grave of a horse buried alongside two people has been discovered by archaeologists working on one of Britain's biggest digs.

From BBC

Yes, you can enjoy the principality of Monaco, with its casinos, yachts and Grand Prix, without a princely budget.

From The Wall Street Journal