Prince Albert

noun

Prince Al·bert -ˈal-bərt

: a double-breasted frock coat with the upper part fitted to the body

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Etymology

Prince Albert Edward (later Edward VII king of England)

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Prince Albert was in 1873

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“Prince Albert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Albert. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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Prince Albert

noun

Prince Al·bert prin-ˈsal-bərt

: a long double-breasted coat

Geographical Definition

Prince Albert

geographical name

Prince Al·bert ˈal-bərt

city on the North Saskatchewan River in central Saskatchewan, Canada population 35,129

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