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regency Definition

re·gency (rē′jən sē)

noun pl. -·cies

  1. the position, function, or authority of a regent or group of regents
  2. a group serving as regents
  3. a country or territory governed by a regent or group of regents
  4. the time during which a regent or regency governs

Etymology: ME regencie < ML regentia

adjective

designating or of a style of furniture of the French or British regencies, the French style characterized by scrollwork combined with natural forms, many curves, and strict balance and proportion, the English style by less massive forms and featuring metal or ebony inlay on mahogany and rosewood

regency Idioms

the Regency

  1. in England, the period (1811-20) during which George, Prince of Wales, acted as regent
  2. in France, the period (1715-23) during which Philip, Duke of Orleans, acted as regent
regency Synonyms

regency

n.

regime, rule, authority; see dominion 1, power 2.

regency Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • assume: Constance assumed the regency for Frederick II, their son.

Adjective modifier

  • Spanish: The aid of British troops, hitherto declined, was now asked for by the Spanish regency, which had replaced the central junta.

Modifies a noun

  • register: Please call our victorian marble mantel showroom to discuss victorian marble mantel, regency register grates the CD in more detail.
  • hotel: The second stop is at a regency style country house hotel about 300 meters from the picturesque harbor and beach of West Bay.
  • council: The closest precedent for such a council was the regency council of six, the Guardians of 1286.
  • town: For Retail Therapy and entertainment the regency town of Cheltenham, renowned for its stylish shops, is only a short drive away.
  • style: Decorated in a regency style, the room features portraits of former Lord Mayors of this century.
  • house: Thatched huts become villas, then timber inns and regency town houses.

Preposition: in

  • city: All cards are regency in atlantic city of establishing personal.