of a title, by virtue of one's (living) spouse; often contrasted with regnant and dowager
The spouse of a monarch.
A ship accompanying another.
Association or partnership.
A group or company, especially of musicians playing the same type of instrument.
A husband, wife, companion or partner.
An informal, usually well-publicized sexual companion of a monarch, aristocrat, celebrity, etc.
To be in agreement.
To associate or keep company (with).
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
circa 1660, John Evelyn (author), William Bray (editor), The Diary of John Evelyn, volume I of II (1901), entry for the 19th of August in 1641, page 29
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
Intended for use with fragile items.
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
A moth, Mythimna vitellina