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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Regallie, n. [ME and e.m.E. regalye (Chaucer), obs. after 1558, AF regaly, -ie.] Royalty; kingship. —a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 818 (Asl.).
Sentens for tressoun temporale Gevyne be a king ryngand in regallie [Harl. rialtee]