Royal
See also: royal
English
editEtymology 1
editA habitational surname, shaped by folk etymology, from places in England, Riehale, Righale, Ryhill and Ryall, Old English ryge (“rye”) + hyll (“hill”), and Royle, rā (“roe”) + hyll (“hill”).
Proper noun
editRoyal (plural Royals)
- A surname from Old English.
- A male given name from English from the surname
- 1974, Patrick White, Five-Twenty, Shorter Novels and Stories, Cape, published 1974, →ISBN, page 173:
- Royal - he had been his mother's little king. Most of his mates called him "Roy". Perhaps only her and Mrs Natwick had stuck to the christened name, they felt it suited.
Noun
editRoyal (plural Royals)
- (soccer) someone connected with Reading Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
Etymology 2
editCapitalization of royal.
Proper noun
editRoyal (plural Royals)
- A male given name from the word "royal".
Noun
editRoyal (plural Royals)
- (UK, historical) A member of the first regiment of foot in the British army.
Adjective
editRoyal
- Alternative form of royal (in capitalised proper nouns, e.g. Royal Navy, Royal Mail)
Anagrams
editFrench
editPronunciation
editProper noun
editRoyal m or f by sense
- a surname.
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