REALM


Meaning of REALM in English

■ noun

1》 archaic, literary, or Law a kingdom.

2》 a field or area of activity or interest: the ~ of chemistry.

Origin

ME rewme , from OFr. reaume , from L. regimen (see regimen ); the spelling with -l- was influenced by OFr. reiel 'royal'.

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