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Regan

Regan (name) means an Irish surname and given name; in Shakespeare's King Lear, the name of one of Lear's daughters. Example: “In the play, Regan betrays her father alongside her sister Goneril.”

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An Irish surname and given name; in Shakespeare's King Lear, the name of one of Lear's daughters.
"In the play, Regan betrays her father alongside her sister Goneril."
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What does “Regan” mean?

The word “Regan” means an Irish surname and given name; in Shakespeare's King Lear, the name of one of Lear's daughters.

How do you use “Regan” in a sentence?

Here is “Regan” used in a sentence: “In the play, Regan betrays her father alongside her sister Goneril.”

What part of speech is “Regan”?

“Regan” is a name.

Is “Regan” a common word?

“Regan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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