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Egency vs Regency - What's the difference?

egency | regency |

As a noun egency

is (obsolete) need; neediness; poverty.

As a proper noun regency is

(uk) the historical period in the united kingdom - specifically 1811-1820 - in which ruled as prince regent.

egency

English

Alternative forms

* egence

Noun

(egencies)
  • (obsolete) need; neediness; poverty.

    • regency

    English

    Noun

  • A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
  • The time during which a regent is in power.

    • Related terms

    * regent * regal * regalia * coregency