royal

  • 1Royal — Roy al, a. [OE. roial, riall, real, OF. roial. reial, F. royal, fr. L. regalis, fr. rex, regis, king. See {Rich}, and cf. {regal}, {real} a coin, {Rial}.] 1. Kingly; pertaining to the crown or the sovereign; suitable for a king or queen; regal;… …

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  • 2Royal — may refer to the following:* A Royal family * A Monarchy * Royal patronage * Royal palace * Royal decreePeople* Darrell Royal, former football coach at the University of Texas * Ségolène Royal, a French politician and Presidential… …

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  • 3Royal — Roy al, n. 1. Printing and writing papers of particular sizes. See under {paper}, n. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) A small sail immediately above the topgallant sail. Totten. [1913 Webster] 3. (Zo[ o]l.) One of the upper or distal branches of an… …

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  • 4ROYAL — ALE. adj. Qui appartient, qui a rapport à un roi. Château royal. Manteau royal. Domaines royaux. La justice royale et les justices seigneuriales. L autorité royale. La puissance royale. Prérogative royale. Sanction royale. Recourir à la clémence… …

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  • 5royal — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English roial, from Anglo French real, roial, from Latin regalis, from reg , rex king; akin to Old Irish rī (genitive rīg) king, Sanskrit rājan, Latin regere to rule more at right Date: 14th century 1. a. of kingly… …

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  • 6Royal Military College of Canada — Motto Truth, Duty, Valour Established 1876 Type …

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  • 7Royal Marines — Royal Marine Corps Crest Active 1664 – Present Country …

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  • 8Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom — of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Versions …

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  • 9Royal Mail — Holdings plc Type State Owned Limited company Industry Postal service Founded 1516 …

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  • 10Royal Canadian Navy — Logo of the Royal Canadian Navy …

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