princeps

noun

prin·​ceps

ˈprinˌseps,

-iŋˌke-

plural principes

-n(t)səˌpēz,

-ŋkəˌpās

: one that is first: such as

a

: the head of the state under the Roman Empire

b

: any of various chief officials (as the headman of a tribe) among the ancient Teutons and Anglo-Saxons

c

: a first edition of a work

also : a copy of this edition

Word History

Etymology

Latin

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