Interregnum

See also: interregnum

English

Etymology

Proprialization from interregnum.

Proper noun

Interregnum

  1. Ellipsis of British Interregnum, the period of 1649–1660 when an unmonarchical state ruled Britain; the monarchy was then restored.
    Meronyms: Commonwealth; Commonwealth of England; Protectorate; Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland

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Noun

Interregnum n (strong, genitive Interregnums, plural Interregnen or Interregna)

  1. interregnum (period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign)

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