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reg

1 American  
[reg] / rɛg /

noun

  1. Informal. Usually regs regulations.

Reg 2 American  
[rej] / rɛdʒ /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Reginald.

reg. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. regent.

  2. regiment.

  3. region.

  4. register.

  5. registered.

  6. registrar.

  7. registry.

  8. regular.

  9. regularly.

  10. regulation.

  11. regulator.

Reg. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. regiment.

  2. queen.

Reg. British  

abbreviation

  1. Regent

  2. Regina

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Etymology

Origin of reg1

By shortening

Origin of Reg.4

From the Latin word rēgīna

Example Sentences

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Reg makes a quick call, then waves us through the gate.

From Literature

Speaking of enemies…Reg stands guard at the back gate of the Park.

From Literature

We hand Reg our identity cards.

From Literature

Reg stands, confused, at the entry gate.

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Jakob’s nemesis, Reg, is on duty.

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