Regalia

Word REGALIA
Character 7
Hyphenation re ga li a
Pronunciations /ɹəˈɡeɪl.i.ə/

Definitions and meanings of "Regalia"

What do we mean by regalia?

The emblems and symbols of royalty, such as the crown and scepter. noun plural

The rights and privileges of royalty. noun plural

The distinguishing symbols of a rank, office, order, or society. noun plural

Magnificent attire; finery. noun plural

Same as regale. noun

A superior kind of cigar. See the quotation. noun

Plural of regale. noun

A kind of cigar of large size and superior quality; also, the size in which such cigars are classed. noun

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. noun plural

Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc. noun plural

Sumptuous food; delicacies. noun plural

The privileges granted to it by kings; sometimes, its patrimony. noun plural

Royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera) noun

The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre, sword of justice noun

Decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry noun

Finery or magnificent dress noun

A kind of large cigar of superior quality. noun

Paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) noun

Especially fine or decorative clothing noun

A kind of large cigar of superior quality.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Regalia

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The word "regalia" in example sentences

According to the usage current in the British Isles the term regalia is almost always employed to denote the insignia of royalty or "crown jewels". ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

Example of one informing source for elemental causes in the parade of doom floats and doom regalia is TheOilDrum. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's a crowning of a Muxe queen and a huge dance show and party with live music, attended by many men in the traditional women's regalia from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, as well as many men in nightclubbing wear. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To dress in regalia in public is a both a personal choice and a political statement. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Alison Lambert and Jessica Klikach were out in Hawaiian regalia, while Kendra Von Bremen and Catherine Allan of Revelstoke dressed up Zorro and Gunslinger respectively. ❋ Loadxml (2010)

Here the crowns, sceptres, and other glittering royal treasures of the English rulers-known as the regalia-are closely guarded. ❋ Unknown (1986)

In the meantime Philip continued in a merciless way his fiscal oppression of the Church, and abused more than ever the so-called regalia, or royal privilege of collecting the revenues of a diocese during its vacancy. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

The splendour of His regalia is the brightness that emanates from Himself. ❋ Alexander Maclaren (1868)

The royal dignity was their glory, but that also was gone: The crown has fallen from our head, not only the king himself fallen into disgrace, but the crown; he has no successor; the regalia are all lost. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The regalia are a formal reminder of what Karnes has accomplished during her four years at Oak Ridge Military Academy, achievements that include being named battalion commander, the highest ranking officer at the school. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Italians, their feuds participated of royal dignity, and were called regalia, by which they had right to coin money, create magistrates, take toll, customs, confiscations, and the like. ❋ James Harrington (1644)

a mirror, and a magatama, may be called the regalia of Japan. ❋ Dairoku Kikuchi (1886)

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