About The Word Regalia
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Regalia
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What's The Definition Of Regalia?
[n] especially fine or decorative clothing
[n] paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) Synonyms | Synonyms for Regalia: array | finery | raiment Related Terms | Find terms related to Regalia: See Also | apparel | appurtenances | article of clothing | clothes | clothing | crown jewels | gear | paraphernalia | vesture | war paint | wear | wearing apparel Regalia In Webster's Dictionary \Re*ga"li*a\ (r?*g?"l?*?), n. pl. [LL., from L.
regalisregal. See {Regal}.]
1. That which belongs to royalty. Specifically:
(a) The rights and prerogatives of a king.
(b) Royal estates and revenues.
(c) Ensings, symbols, or paraphernalia of royalty.
2. Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as
of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc.
3. Sumptuous food; delicacies. [Obs.] --Cotton.
{Regalia of a church}, the privileges granted to it by kings;
sometimes, its patrimony. --Brande & C.
\Re*ga"li*a\, n. A kind of cigar of large size and superior quality; also, the size in which such cigars are classed. |
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