What does Rex mean in royalty?
king, ruler
The Latin title rex has the meaning of “king, ruler” (monarch). It is derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₃rḗǵs. Its cognates include Sanskrit rājan, Gothic reiks, and Old Irish rí, etc. Its Greek equivalent is archon (ἄρχων), “leader, ruler, chieftain”.
What gender is Rex in Latin?
3rd Declension Masculine or Feminine (each word has a set gender): rexEdit
| 3rd Declension | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| accusative | reg-em | reg-es |
| genitive | reg-is | reg-um |
| dative | reg-i | reg-ibus |
| ablative | reg-e | reg-ibus |
What does Rex mean Latin?
king
a Latin word meaning “king,” used to show the side in a court case that is the state, when there is a king.
What are the 3 declensions in Latin?
What Are the Latin declensions?
- Nominative = subjects,
- Vocative = function for calling, questioning,
- Accusative = direct objects,
- Genitive = possessive nouns,
- Dative = indirect objects,
- Ablative = prepositional objects.
What do you call a retired Queen?
A queen dowager or dowager queen (compare: princess dowager or dowager princess) is a title or status generally held by the widow of a king.
What declension is Regis?
| SINGULAR | PLURAL | |
|---|---|---|
| NOM. | rex | reges |
| GEN. | regis | regum |
| DAT. | regi | regibus |
| ACC. | regem | reges |
What name is Rex short for?
Rex, derived from the Latin word for king (regis), is a male given name. It is not a shorten name but is related to the names Reginald, Rexford, and Regis.
What is the meaning of Regis?
of the king
Regis, Latin for “of the king”, occurs in numerous English place names. The name usually recalls the historical ownership of lands or manors by the Crown.
What case is Regis in Latin?
Endings for Masculine and Feminine nouns
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | rex | reges |
| Vocative | rex | reges |
| Accusative | regem | reges |
| Genitive | regis | regum |
What does the R in Elizabeth R stand for?
Regina
However, the queen signs official documents “Elizabeth R.” The R stands for Regina, which means “queen.” (Regina is not one of her given names; she was baptized Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.) George V used the family name Windsor during World War I.
What are the 4 types of Queens?
Four of a Kind: Queen Consort, Queen Dowager, Queen Mother, Queen Regnant.
What is the plural of Rex?
Noun. rex (plural rexes)
What does the name Regis mean?
French (Régis): from a derivative of Old French régir ‘to rule or manage’ applied as a status name for a local dignitary; or in some cases from French régis (from Latin regis genitive singular of rex ‘king’) applied as a nickname perhaps for someone employed in the royal household.
