Meanings
prepositional phrase
- UKidiomaticwhen pigs fly; never
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Since Dick is a man's name, it would never be borne by a queen.
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APA
in the reign of Queen Dick. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20reign%20of%20Queen%20Dick
MLA
“in the reign of Queen Dick.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20reign%20of%20Queen%20Dick. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in the reign of Queen Dick,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20reign%20of%20Queen%20Dick.
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