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- proper noun A male
given name coined in the nineteenth century from Latinrex "king", rarely bestowed on children today. - proper noun A popular name for a
dog .
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Examples
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The Rex in Northern France was not _Rex Galliæ_, he was "_Rex Francorum_."
Europe and the Faith "Sine auctoritate nulla vita" Hilaire Belloc 1911
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In return the king received from the pope the title Rex Orthodoxus.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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The people who wished to gain his favor saluted him in public with the name of Rex, the Latin word for king.
History of Julius Caesar Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 1904
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The title Rex Magnus usually implies kingship over a number of territories, supporting Tacitus.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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 Radcliffe’s parental concern and pride in Rex is well-handled, and there’s a couple of moments of real emotion, such as Rex’s first surgery to gain his explosive implants.
Review: Invincible Presents Atom Eve & Rex Splode #1 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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I thought Donovan was hurt, and then when they said he wasn't hurt and they brought in Rex Grossman, I thought c'mon.
Cerrato says McNabb benching "dumbfounded" him Dan Steinberg 2010
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* "Rex is in shape, he works out every day, he's been running every day, he's been healthy."
McNabb's cardiovascular endurance Dan Steinberg 2010
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It's a difficult spot for him to come into, but Rex is a streaky quarterback, he's either very hot or very cold.
Sonny, Sam and Larry on McNabb's benching Dan Steinberg 2010
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 Rex is given special serums, multiple surgeries, and slowly but surely transformed into a walking weapon of mass destruction.
Review: Invincible Presents Atom Eve & Rex Splode #1 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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 a quick handshake later, Rex is a ward of the government, living and training in a hidden mansion base.
Review: Invincible Presents Atom Eve & Rex Splode #1 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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