RE'GAL, adjective [Latin regalis, from rex, Latin rectus. See Reck and Reckon.] Pertaining to a king; kingly; royal; as a regal title; regal authority; regal state, pomp or splendor; regal power or sway. But we say, a royal or kingly government, not a regal one. We never say, a regal territory, regal dominions, regal army, or regal navy. regal expresses what is more personal. RE'GAL, noun A musical instrument.
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