Old English

Alternative forms

• reġen-, reġin-, rēn-

Prefix

reġn-

1. very

   regnheard ‎(“very hard”)

2. wondrous, wondrously; mighty

   regnweard ‎(“mighty guardian”)

3. arch-; downright

   regnþēof ‎(“arch-criminal, arch-thief”)

4. solemn

   reġnmeld "a solemn announcement"

Usage notes

• Prevalent first element in many Germanic given names (cf. Reginald).