Synonyms for regalia


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈgeɪ li ə, -ˈgeɪl yə


Définition of regalia

Origin :
  • 1530s, "rights and powers of a king, royal privilege," from Latin regalia "royal things," noun use of neuter plural of regalis (see regal). Meaning "decorations or insignia of an order" first recorded 1670s.
  • noun finery
Example sentences :
  • This morning both he and the Keith girl were arrayed in the gayest of summer regalia.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He married the maiden, and with her got a jewel or talisman which is preserved with the regalia.
  • Extract from : « The Evolution of the Dragon » by G. Elliot Smith
  • It looks beautiful bejeweled; on the end of a sword; or worked into regalia.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon
  • Just you get me the regalia in Britstown—a pink flag and red lantern.
  • Extract from : « On the Heels of De Wet » by The Intelligence Officer
  • Then he had the regalia he had worn in his last audiovisual to Angus dusted off.
  • Extract from : « Space Viking » by Henry Beam Piper
  • "You'll find this a fairly good one," said I, holding out a real Havana regalia.
  • Extract from : « Carmen » by Prosper Merimee
  • Sipiagin offered Nejdanov a regalia, but the latter refused.
  • Extract from : « Virgin Soil » by Ivan S. Turgenev
  • Its regalia is dressing-gowns or kimonos with bedroom slippers.
  • Extract from : « Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall » by Jean K. Baird
  • You always keep a full set of regalia here at the club, I know.
  • Extract from : « The Making of Bobby Burnit » by George Randolph Chester
  • I could find such only in the regalia of Eastern or European monarchs.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery In Four Volumes » by Various

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