All 5 Uses of
regal
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- First on his limbs a slender vest he drew, Around him next the regal mantle threw, The embroider'd sandals on his feet were tied; The starry falchion glitter'd at his side; And last, his arm the massy sceptre loads, Unstain'd, immortal, and the gift of gods.†
Book 2 *
- Not those more honour'd whom Atrides feasts: Though generous plenty crown thy loaded boards, That, Agamemnon's regal tent affords; But greater cares sit heavy on our souls, Nor eased by banquets or by flowing bowls.†
Book 9
- must fall, And stain the pavement of my regal hall; Where famish'd dogs, late guardians of my door, Shall lick their mangled master's spatter'd gore.†
Book 22
- The mother first beheld with sad survey; She rent her tresses, venerable grey, And cast, far off, the regal veils away.†
Book 22
- From his dead friend the pensive warrior went, With steps unwilling, to the regal tent.†
Book 23
Definition:
so fine, magnificent, or dignified as to be suitable for a king or queen; or belonging to a king or queen