Associations to the word «Regnant»

Wiktionary

REGNANT, adjective. Reigning, ruling; currently holding power. [from 15th c.]
REGNANT, adjective. Dominant, holding sway; holding particular power or influence. [from 17th c.]

Dictionary definition

REGNANT, adjective. Exercising power or authority.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats