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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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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