Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old French reaume, of disputed origin. For the change of /ɛu̯/ to /ɛː/ before /m/, compare flewme.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛu̯m(ə)/, /ˈrɛːm(ə)/

Noun

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rewme (plural rewmes)

  1. kingdom, realm, nation
  2. region, area, province
  3. zone, area of effect
  4. dominion, rulership, lordship
  5. The subjects of a ruler; the people of a realm.
  6. The Kingdom of Heaven; God's kingdom.

Descendants

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  • English: realm
  • Scots: realm

References

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