1. the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation.
▪ the distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status:"the Bishop of Florence in full regalia"
Word Originmid 16th century (in the sense ‘royal powers’): from medieval Latin, literally ‘royal privileges’, from Latin, neuter plural of regalis ‘regal’.
