King(n.) A Chinese musical instrument, consisting of resonant stones or metal plates, arranged according to their tones in a frame of wood, and struck with a hammer.
King(n.) A chief ruler; a sovereign; one invested with supreme authority over a nation, country, or tribe, usually by hereditary succession; a monarch; a prince.
King(n.) One who, or that which, holds a supreme position or rank; a chief among competitors; as, a railroad king; a money king; the king of the lobby; the king of beasts.
King(n.) A playing card having the picture of a king; as, the king of diamonds.
King(n.) The chief piece in the game of chess.
King(n.) A crowned man in the game of draughts.
King(n.) The title of two historical books in the Old Testament.
King(v. i.) To supply with a king; to make a king of; to raise to royalty.
Kinged(imp. & p. p.) of King
Kinging(p. pr. & vb. n.) of King
Kingly(adv.) In a kingly or kinglike manner.
Kingly(superl.) Belonging to, suitable to, or becoming, a king; characteristic of, resembling, a king; directed or administered by a king; monarchical; royal; sovereign; regal; august; noble; grand.
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