Prince Albert

Prince Albert
Prince Albert "piercing that consists of a ring which goes through the urethra and out behind the glans," mid-20c., supposedly so-called from the modern legend that Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-1861), prince consort of Queen Victoria, had one. But the term seems to be not older than bodyart maven Doug Malloy and his circle, and the stories about the prince may be fantastical inventions. Perhaps there is some connection with Albert underworld/pawnshop slang for "gold watch chain" (1861), which is probably from the common portraits of the prince in which he is shown with a conspicuous gold watch chain. Many fashions in male dress made popular by him bore his name late 19c.

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  • Prince Albert — 1. a city in central Saskatchewan, in S Canada. 28,631. 2. a long, double breasted frock coat. * * * ▪ Saskatchewan, Canada       city, central Saskatchewan, Canada. It lies on the North Saskatchewan River 25 miles (40 km) west of its confluence… …   Universalium

  • Prince Albert — n. cannabis in general, especially marijuana sold or transported in a Prince Albert™ pipe tobacco can. (From the 1960s, but still heard.) □ I’ve heard that Max smokes Prince Albert. □ Where can I get a can of Prince Albert? …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • Prince Albert — /prɪns ˈælbət/ (say prins albuht) noun 1. a double breasted, long frockcoat. 2. (plural) Also, alberts. Colloquial coverings for the feet made from sacking, cloth, etc., worn by swagmen, tramps, etc. 3. a body piercing consisting of a ring placed …  

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