interreign

1 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​reign

ˈintə(r)ˌrān

: interregnum

interreign

2 of 2

intransitive verb

in·​ter·​reign

¦intə(r)+

: to reign between other reigns

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French interregne, from Latin interregnum

Intransitive verb

inter- + reign (verb)

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