REGICIDE


Meaning of REGICIDE in English

ˈrejəˌsīd noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin regicida, from Latin regi- (from reg-, rex king) + -cida -cide — more at royal

1. : one who kills, murders, or shares overt responsibility (as by acting as judge or executioner) for the death of a king especially to whom he is naturally subject

2.

[probably from (assumed) New Latin regicidium, from Latin regi- (from reg-, rex king) + -cidium -cide]

: the killing or murder of a king

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