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The Latin title rex has the meaning of "king, ruler" . [1] [2] It is derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₃rḗǵs. Its cognates include Sanskrit rājan, Gothic reiks, and Old Irish rí, etc. Its Greek equivalent is archon (ἄρχων), "leader, ruler, chieftain". The chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom was titled Rex Romae (King of Rome).
vivat rex: may the king live: The acclamation is ordinary translated as "long live the king!". In the case of a queen, "vivat regina" ("long live the queen"). vivat rex, curat lex: long live the king, guardian of the law: A curious translation of the pun on "vivat rex", found in Westerham parish church in Kent, England. vive memor leti: live ...
This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English language. Ancient orthography did not distinguish between i and j or between u and v. [1] Many modern works distinguish u from v but not i from j. In this article, both distinctions are shown as they are helpful when tracing the origin of English words. See also Latin phonology and ...
Meaning from out of the depths of misery or dejection. From the Latin translation of the Vulgate Bible of Psalm 130, of which it is a traditional title in Roman Catholic liturgy. de re: about/regarding the matter
Rex, abbreviated as R., the Latin word meaning King; Regina, abbreviated as R., the Latin word meaning Queen; Regnavit or rexit, abbreviated as r., used in historiography to designate the ruling period of a person in dynastic power, to distinguish from his or her lifespan (e.g. "Charles V (r. 1519–1556)") Abbreviation R., meaning Rex or Regina.
Rex or REX may refer to: Rex (title) (Latin: king, ruler, monarch), a royal title King of Rome (Latin: Rex Romae), chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom; Animals.
The letter is also signed with his first name and his title initial, "R," which stands for "rex" (Latin for "king"). Fortunately, on a brighter note, ...
Meaning "Son of Heaven, Ruler of the North", it was later superseded by the title Khagan. Rí, Gaelic title meaning king, of which there were several grades, the highest being Ard Rí (high king). Cognate with Indian Raja, Latin Rex, and ancient Gaulish Rix.