"make-king" meaning in All languages combined

See make-king on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: makeking [alternative]
Etymology: From make + king. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|make|king}} make + king Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} make-king
  1. (obsolete) A king-maker. Tags: obsolete
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