Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PRINCE-LY, a. [prinsly.]

1. Resembling a prince; having the appearance of one high born; stately; dignified; as, a princely gentleman; a princely youth. – Shak.
2. Having the rank of princes; as a man of princely birth; a princely dame. – Sidney. Waller.
3. Becoming a prince; royal; grand; august; as, a princely gift; princely virtues. – Shak. Waller.
4. Very large; as, a princely fortune.
5. Magnificent; rich; as, a princely entertainment.