ROYAL

Royal

A royal is a small sail flown immediately above the topgallant on square rigged sailing ships. It was originally called the "topgallant royal" and was used in light and favorable winds.

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royal

Noun

  1. A royal person; a member of a royal family.
  2. A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.
  3. The Australian decimal currency (later called "").
  4. The fourth tine of an antler's beam.
  5. In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.
  6. An old English gold coin, the rial.
  7. A small mortar.

Adjective

  1. Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
  2. Having the air or demeanour of a monarch.
  3. In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
    royal mast, royal sail
  4. free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
    a royal pain in the neck


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