English

Pragger-Wagger

Jocular modification of Prince + -er + Wales + -er.

Formed from Prince + -er

Latin prīnceps ‘first, foremost; chief’

Anglo-Norman prince

Middle English prince

The story

Jocular modification of Prince + -er + Wales + -er.

name The Prince of Wales, especially Edward VIII during his time as holder of the title.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Pragger-Wagger