queen regnant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of queen regnant
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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I had rather be your running mate—Oh! you grand, lovable, vicious, merciless beast—than be queen regnant in heaven.
From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank
It was once supposed, as a solution of this problem, that Sammuramat had governed alone for some time, as queen regnant, after the death of her husband.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John
A queen gracious rather than a queen regnant; a queen to grant petitions rather than one to brush aside the petitioners.'
From The Fifth Queen Crowned by Ford, Ford Madox
It was a little court, and Lady Mabel played the queen regnant there.
From The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters by Bowen, Sue Petigru
The coronation chair at the extreme east end of the chapel was made for Mary II., a queen regnant in her own right.
From Westminster Abbey by Fulleylove, John
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