realm

Definitions


[rɛlm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a kingdom
(e.g: the defence of the realm)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English rewme, from Old French reaume, from Latin regimen ‘government’ (see regimen). The spelling with -l- (standard from c.1600) was influenced by Old French reiel ‘royal’




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