interreges

Variant of interrex

interrex definition

inter·rex (in′tər reks′)

noun pl. interreges in′ter·re′·ges′ (-rē′jēz′)

a person acting as ruler during an interregnum

Etymology: L < inter-, between + rex (gen. regis), king: see regal

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