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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quene-regent, Quein(e)-regent, n. [17th c. Eng. (c1645). Cf. F. reine régente.] Queen-regent. —1558-66 Knox I 293.
To bring this head to pass, … the quein regent left no point of the compas unsailled Ib. II 36.
The quene regent 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 266.
This inauguratioun of the said quene regent wes maid be the said haill thrie estaittis a1578 Pitsc. II 171/5.
The quene regent depairtit out of this present lyfe 1630-1651 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 131.
The quein regent —a1578 Pitsc. I 10/15.
How queine regent Reft frome the duik the authoritie Ib. II 120/22 (see Natural(l adj. 9 e).
