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A truss, framed with a king-post; -- used in roofs, bridges, etc.
Formerly, the highest court of common law in England; -- so called because the king used to sit there in person. It consisted of a chief justice and four puisne, or junior, justices. During the reign of a queen it was called the Queen's Bench. Its jurisdiction was transferred by the judicature acts of 1873 and 1875 to the high court of justice created by that legislation.
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King-liness.
n.
A small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show a bright orange basal spot when erected. Called also bee bird, and bee martin. Several Southern and Western species of Tyrannus are also called king birds.
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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.
n.
The king tody. See under King.
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The rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority; sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy.
a.
Having no king.
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Alt. of Kingstone
n.
Same as Kinglet, 1.
n.
The state or quality of being kingly.
a.
Having a kingdom or the dignity of a king; like a kingdom.
adv.
In a kingly or kinglike manner.
n.
The state, office, or dignity of a king; royalty.
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An extensive scientific division distinguished by leading or ruling characteristics; a principal division; a department; as, the mineral kingdom.
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The craft of kings; the art of governing as a sovereign; royal policy.
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A little king; a weak or insignificant king.
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A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent the sagging of the tiebeam in the middle. If there are struts, supporting the main rafters, they often bear upon the foot of the king-post. Called also crown-post.
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The state of being a king; the attributes of a king; kingship.
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The territory or country subject to a king or queen; the dominion of a monarch; the sphere in which one is king or has control.
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