Roy"al*et (?), n. A petty or powerless king. [R.]

there were at this time two other royalets, as only kings by his

leave.

Fuller.

Roy"al*ism (?), n. [Cf. F. royalisme.] the principles or conduct of

royalists.

Roy"al*ist, n. [Cf. F. royaliste.] An adherent of a king (as of Charles

I. in England, or of the Bourbons in france); one attached to

monarchical government.

Where Ca'ndish fought, the Royalists prevailed.

Waller.

Roy`al*i*za"tion (?), n. The act of making loyal to a king. [R.]

Saintsbury.

Roy"al*ize (?), v. t. to make royal. Shak.

Roy"al*ly (?), adv. In a royal or kingly manner; like a king; as

becomes a king.

His body shall be royally interred.

Dryden.

Roy"al*ty (?), n.; pl. Royalties (#). [OF. roialté, royaulté, F.

royauté. See Royal, and cf. Regality.] 1. The state of being royal; the

condition or quality of a royal person; kingship; kingly office;

sovereignty.

Royalty by birth was the sweetest way of majesty.

Holyday.

2. The person of a king or sovereign; majesty; as, in the presence of

royalty.

For thus his royalty doth speak.

Shak.

3. An emblem of royalty; -- usually in the plural, meaning regalia.

[Obs.]

Wherefore do I assume These royalties, and not refuse to reign?

Milton.

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