king

n//kɪŋ//

kung, konung, drott

  1. A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.

  2. (chess) The principal chess piece, that players seek to threaten with unavoidable capture to result in a victory by checkmate. It is often the tallest piece, with a symbolic crown with a cross at the top.

  3. (card games) A playing card with the letter "K" and the image of a king on it, the thirteenth card in a given suit.

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