Definition for REG'I-CIDE

REG'I-CIDE, n. [It. and Sp. regicida; Fr. regicide; L. rex, king, and cædo, to slay.]

  1. A king-killer; one who murders a king. – Dryden.
  2. The killing or murder of a king. – Pope.

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