Etymology

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Today it means: Reigning, ruling; currently holding power. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Middle English regnant ← Middle French regnant ← Latin rēgnāns
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  1. Latin · derived fromrēgnāns
  2. Middle French · derived fromregnant
  3. Middle English · inherited fromregnant
  4. English todayregnant

From Middle English regnant, reignant, from Middle French regnant, régnant, and its source, Latin rēgnāns, the present participle of regnāre.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. Reigning, ruling; currently holding power.
  • from 17th c. Dominant; holding sway; having particular power or influence.

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