regnal

adjective reg·nal \ˈreg-n^əl\

Definition of REGNAL

: of or relating to a king or his reign; specifically : calculated from a monarch's accession to the throne <in his eighth regnal year>

Medieval Latin regnalis, from Latin regnum reign — more at reign

First Known Use: 1612

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