/ Dictionary / Index H Henry VIII: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Henry VIII Pronunciation: [key] (“Defender of the Faith”) 1491–1547, king of England 1509–47 (son of Henry VII). (italics) a drama (1612–13?) by Shakespeare. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Henry VII Henry of Portugal Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language