princePRINCE, n. prins. [L. princeps.] Prince of the senate, in ancient Rome, was the person first called in the roll of senators. He was always of consular and censorian dignity. In Scripture, this name prince is given to God, Dan.8; to Christ, who is called the prince of peace, Is.9, and the prince of life, Acts 3.; to the chief of the priests, the prince of the sanctuary, Is.43.; to the Roman emperor, Dan.9.; to men of superior worth and excellence, Eccles. 10.; to nobles, counselors and officers of a kingdom, Is.10.; to the chief men of families or tribes, Num. 17.; to Satan, who is called the prince of this world, John 12.., and prince of the power of the air, Eph.2. PRINCE, v.i. To play the prince; to take state. |