Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who reigns; a ruler.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun rare One who reigns.

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  • noun One who reigns; a ruler.

Etymologies

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reign +‎ -er

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Examples

  • But be this as it will, there is so much ease and dignity in the per-son, in the dress, and in every air and motion, of Miss Harriet Byron, that fine shapes will ever be in fashion where she is, be either native or fo-reigner the judge.

    Sir Charles Grandison 2006

  • But old sporty, as endth lord, in ryehouse reigner, he nought feared crimp or cramp of shore sharks, plotsome to getsome.

    Finnegans Wake 2006

  • The fo - reigner, however, conceived that has hleus were the livery of the party to which he was invited; and he went about describing them as wearing has hleus at their meet - ing, and requiring their visitors to do the same.

    Temper ; or, Domestic scenes : a tale in three volumes Opie, Amelia 1812

  • The com - merce of Canton has been uniformly carried on nearly upon equal terms with all nations whatever; and the Chinefe trade continues ftill to maintain its ground in a manner advantageous both to the native and fo - reigner, a fad - which I cofafider as an jl - iuftration and proof of the truth of my ppinion.

    Travels round the world, in the years 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771 1791

  • Founded by former Miss Rodeo New Mexico and current competitive reigner Shana Gibson, Modern Cowgirl’s line includes stylish T-shirts and striking jewelry.

    Saddle Up with Modern Cowgirl’s Fashionable Line of T-Shirts and Jewelry 2007

  • Some people just can’t admire true talent and a good script! reigner

    EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Guilty Pleasure Movies 2006

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