PRINCES OF THE ROYAL BLOOD
\pɹˈɪnsɪz ɒvðə ɹˈɔ͡ɪə͡l blˈʌd], \pɹˈɪnsɪz ɒvðə ɹˈɔɪəl blˈʌd], \p_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_s_ɪ_z ɒ_v_ð_ə ɹ_ˈɔɪ_əl b_l_ˈʌ_d]\
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In English law. The younger sons and daughters of the sovereign, and other branches of the royal family who are not in the immediate line of succession. PRINCESS ROYAL. In English law. The eldest daughter of the sovereign. 8 Steph. Comm. 450.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.