reg

[ reg ]

/ rɛg /

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noun

Usually regs .Informal. regulations.

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Origin of reg

By shortening

Other definitions for reg (2 of 4)

Reg

[ rej ]

/ rɛdʒ /

noun

a male given name, form of Reginald.

Other definitions for reg (3 of 4)

reg.

abbreviation

regent.

regiment.

region.

registered.

registrar.

registry.

regular.

regularly.

regulation.

regulator.

Other definitions for reg (4 of 4)

Reg.

abbreviation

regiment.

queen.

Origin of Reg.

From the Latin word rēgīna

How to use reg in a sentence

The new regs say: “Personal possession of legally acquired items containing elephant ivory will remain legal.”
A World Without Elephants? Blame China|Michael Tomasky|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Army regs say soldiers are supposed to look like, talk alike, and march in lockstep with one another.
Powell's Gay Soldier Dilemma|Gail Sheehy|February 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He was on Earth, now, not aboard the Valhalla; he wasn't required to keep ship's regs.
Starman's Quest|Robert Silverberg

British Dictionary definitions for reg

Reg.

abbreviation for

Regent

Regina

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