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regency
noun regencies
    1. In Britain: the period from 1811‐20 when the Prince of Wales was Prince Regent.
      Form: Regency
    2. In France: the period from 1715‐23 when Philip of Orleans was regent.
    3. Government by a regent; any period when a regent rules or ruled.
    4. The office of a regent.
adj
    1. Said of art, furniture, etc: belonging to or in the style prevailing during the English or French Regency.
      Form: Regency (also)
Etymology: 15c: from Latin from regere to rule.



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