Crossword clues for regnant
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Regnant \Reg"nant\ (-nant), a. [L. regnans, -antis, p. pr. of regnare to reign: cf. F r['e]gnant. See Reign.]
Exercising regal authority; reigning; as, a queen regnant.
Having the chief power; ruling; predominant; prevalent. ``A traitor to the vices regnant.''
--Swift.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"reigning, exercising authority," c.1600, from Latin regnantem (nominative regnans) "reigning," present participle stem of regnare "to reign" (see reign). Adjective regnal (1610s) means "pertaining to a reign," especially in reference to the day or year a reign began.
Wiktionary
a. 1 reigning, ruling; currently holding power. (from 15th c.) 2 dominant, holding sway; holding particular power or influence. (from 17th c.)
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Usage examples of "regnant".
It is understood, I believe, that only a regnant strong enough to claim the regnancy of Aosta can hope to claim the imperial title of Holy Dariyan Emperor as well.
Yet to be his concubine, to share him with another womanbecause the regnant must wed Was unbearable.
Prince Sanglant was crowned as regnant in the presence of Mother Scholastica and at least five or six biscops, and many noble lords and ladies.
Goslar belonged to the Wendish regnant, but, as Liath recalled, the steward who administered it was appointed by the abbess at nearby Quedlinhame.
Brother, that our family has everything which the dignity of the regnant demands, except good luck.
Henry, by the Grace of God in Unity, Regnant over Wendar, do grant to the inhabitants of Freeburg the customs and privileges written below .
No one, not the regnant nor anyone else, shall demand of the householders of Freeburg any requisition or aid.
Still, the captain knows her of old and speaks no ill of her, although some say she is a sorcerer and has used ill-starred magic to bind the regnant to her.
The laws of inheritance and custom had denied him power in the world of regnant and noble.
Better live under a regnant now than suffer a regent for many years and all the instability that portends.
Theophanu is to become regnant by marrying this Eika lord, called Stronghand.
Chabi followed as they crossed the court and entered into the innermost chambers, reserved for the regnant, which looked out over a garden made invisible by night.
The river lay behind them, and when Hanna turned, the broad brim of her hat shading her eyes, she could look up at the hill on which lay the two palaces, side by side, skopos and regnant, elaborate new constructions grown up on top of whatever ancient temple had once graced that hill.
He had beautiful eyes, worthy of a regnant, deep, powerful, and compelling.
He sounded as disgusted as might a man who, receiving a prized pup from the regnant, discovers that it has a habit of peeing in the bed.