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Word History
Middle English, from Old English cyning; akin to Old High German kuning king, Old English cynn kin
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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Cite this Entry
“King.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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