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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Regning,) Reign(e)ing, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. raigning in this sense (1642).] That prevails; prevailing. Cf. Regn(e v. 4. —1643 Acts Gen. Assembly 2 Aug. 27.
A reigning brute of witch-craft 1650 Brechin Presb. 26.
Thir many yeers shee hath been under a reigneing bruite
