King"bolt` (-blt`), n. A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle
and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected
with the other parts.
King Charles span"iel (?). (Zoöl.) A variety of small pet dogs, having,
drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent
eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan.
King"craft (?), n. The craft of kings; the art of governing as a
sovereign; royal policy. Prescott.
King"cup` (?), n. (Bot.) The common buttercup.
King"dom (kng"dm), n. [AS. cyningdm. See 2d King, and -dom.] 1. The
rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority;
sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy.
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
Ps. cxiv. 13.
When Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he
strengthened himself.