KING
King, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Kinged; p. pr. & vb. n. Kinging). ]
Defn: To supply with a king; to make a king of; to raise to royalty.
[R.] Shak.
Those traitorous captains of Israel who kinged themselves by slaying
their masters and reigning in their stead. South.
KINGBIRD
King"bird, n. (Zoöl.)
1. A small American bird (Tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the bead and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show a bright orange basal spot when erected. Called also bee bird, and bee martin. Several Southern and Western species of Tyrannus are also called king birds.
2. The king tody. See under King.
KINGBOLT
King"bolt`, n.
Defn: A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts.
KING CHARLES SPANIEL
King Charles span"iel. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan.
KINGCRAFT
King"craft, n.