royal

Everyday

1. About a king or queen or their family. tree →
2. Belonging to or working for a king or queen, or under their patronage: the Royal Navy. tree →
3. Very grand, fit for a king. tree →
4. (noun, informal) A member of a royal family. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons it is about kings, queens and their courts. In the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand many things carry the name Royal (the Royal Mail, Royal Air Force). In stories castles and palaces have royal families. Phrases: royal family, royal palace, the royals, a royal welcome, royal blue.

Examples

• The royal family lives in a palace. tree →
• We saw the royal coach in the parade. tree →
• She was given a royal welcome when she came home. tree →
• The royals waved from the balcony. tree →
• Purple was once a royal colour. tree →
• My grandpa served in the Royal Navy. tree →
• That was a royal mess! tree →
• "His Royal Highness," replied the General. tree →

Note

Royal comes from roi, French for king. Related words: royalty (the royal people, or money paid to an author or inventor). Loyal and royal sound alike but mean different things.

In Jewish tradition

It means fit for a king; Asher's land would give rich food fit for a royal table.

Interpretation. Commentators read it as Asher's land of olive oil, rich enough to feed kings.

Examples

• As for Asher, his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. (Torah GEN.49.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city. (Prophets 2SA.12.26, JPS 1917) tree →
• At the end of twelve months he was walking upon the royal palace of Babylon. (Writings DAN.4.26, JPS 1917) tree →
• Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus. (Writings EST.1.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Royal comes from roi, French for king. Related words: royalty (the royal people, or money paid to an author or inventor). Loyal and royal sound alike but mean different things.