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Rex
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
noun
a male given name.
noun
1.
Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
2.
Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
3.
George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
4.
Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
5.
(Sir) Reginald Carey ( Rex ) 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
6.
William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.
7.
a city in SE New York.
8.
a town in W Pennsylvania.
9.
a town in NE New Jersey.
10.
a male given name.
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| —n | |
| 1. | Benjamin. 1833--1901, 23rd president of the US (1889--93) |
| 2. | George. 1943--2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962--70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987) |
| 3. | Rex (Carey). 1908--90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964) |
| 4. | Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage |
| 5. | grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry. 1773--1841, 9th president of the US (1841) |
| 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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Word Origin & History
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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