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| + | ===Noun=== | ||
| + | regalia (plural only; not used in singular form) | ||
| + | *royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera) | ||
| + | *the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre, sword of justice | ||
| + | *decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry | ||
| + | *finery or magnificent dress | ||
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| + | ===Etymology=== | ||
| + | From Latin regalia, neuter plural of regalis (“of a king”), from rex. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 21:08, 15 July 2008
Noun
regalia (plural only; not used in singular form)
- royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera)
- the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre, sword of justice
- decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry
- finery or magnificent dress
Etymology
From Latin regalia, neuter plural of regalis (“of a king”), from rex.
