| 释义 |
† preˈregnant Obs. rare.
[f. pre- A. 2 + regnant.]
One who reigns before another; a predecessor in the kingdom.
1589Warner Alb. Eng. iv. xxii. 99 Edward, King Harolds Preregnant, of this same Change foretold. 1602Ibid. Epitome 376 William and Edward the Confessor Harolds Preregnant were, by the father's side, Cosen Iarmaines. |