Re*ga"li*a (r?*g?"l?*?), n. pl. [LL., from L. regalisregal. See Regal.]
1.
That which belongs to royalty. Specifically: (a) The rights and prerogatives of a king. (b) Royal estates and revenues. (c) Ensings, symbols, or paraphernalia of royalty.
2.
Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc.
3.
Sumptuous food; delicacies.
[Obs.]
Cotton.
Regalia of a church, the privileges granted to it by kings; sometimes, its patrimony.
Brande & C.
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Re*ga"li*a, n.
A kind of cigar of large size and superior quality; also, the size in which such cigars are classed.
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