Definition

1. Noun (Proper):

   • Prince Consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861): A historical figure, the husband of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. His full name was Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He was known for his interest in the arts, science, and industry, and had significant influence on British culture and the monarchy.

2. Noun (Common):

   • A man's double-breasted frock coat: A specific style of formal men's coat, typically knee-length and double-breasted, which was fashionable in the 19th century. It is named after Prince Albert, who popularized this style of dress.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Proper):

  • Prince Albert advised Queen Victoria on matters of state and was a great patron of the arts.
  • The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

• Noun (Common):

  • For the historical reenactment, he wore a formal prince albert.
  • The gentleman's attire was completed by a finely tailored prince albert coat.

Advanced Usage

• "Prince Albert piercing": A type of male genital piercing. This is a modern, colloquial usage derived from the name of the historical figure, though it is not directly related to him.
  • Note: This is a specialized and informal term not typically covered in general language learning.

Variants and Related Words

• Albert (noun): The shortened first name of Prince Albert.
• Prince Consort (noun): The title for the husband of a reigning queen, exemplified by Prince Albert.

Synonyms

• For the coat: Frock coat, morning coat (though these are similar, not exact synonyms).
• For the person: The Prince Consort, Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Related Phrases

• Prince Albert in a can: This is the setup for a classic practical joke ("Is your refrigerator running?" style), playing on the name. It is not a standard phrase but an example of wordplay.
  • Example of joke: "Do you have Prince Albert in a can? You do? Well, you'd better let him out!"

Noun

1. a man's double-breasted frock coat
2. prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)