Definition for REG'NANT

REG'NANT, a. [Fr. from regner, L. regno, to reign.]

  1. Reigning; exercising regal authority; as, a queen regnant. The modern phrase is queen regent. – Wotton.
  2. Ruling; predominant; prevalent; having the chief power; as, vices regnant. We now say, reigning vices. – Swift.

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