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noun
a male given name.
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Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
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Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
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George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
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Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
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EXPAND(Sir) Reginald Carey (Rex), 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
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| Rex (rɛks) | |
| —n | |
| Compare Regina king: part of the official title of a king, now used chiefly in documents, legal proceedings, inscriptions on coins, etc | |
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rex
1617, from L. rex (gen. regis) "a king," related to regere "to keep straight, guide, lead, rule," from PIE base *reg- "to rule, to lead straight, to put right" (cf. Skt. raj- "king;" O.Ir. ri, gen. rig "king;" see regal).
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