No. 4,490 in Dutch
coninck
"Coninck" is an archaic Dutch word meaning "king."
In a sentence
De coninck heersch over het land met wijsheid.
The king rules over the land with wisdom.
Here, 'coninck' is an archaic form of 'koning', meaning 'king', often used in historical or poetic contexts.
Men zong lofliederen ter ere van de coninck.
People sang hymns in honor of the king.
'Coninck' here emphasizes the reverence and regal status due to its traditional spelling.
In oude verhalen wordt vaak gesproken over de moedige daden des conincks.
In old stories, the brave deeds of the king are often spoken of.
This usage of 'coninck' appears in a genitive form to indicate possession, once again reflecting a historical or formal stylistic choice.
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