Definitions for interrex

interrex in·ter·rex

Spelling: [in-ter-reks]
IPA: /ˈɪn tərˌrɛks/

Interrex is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in interrex (eeinrrtx).

Definitions for interrex

noun

  1. a person holding supreme authority in a state during an interregnum.

Origin of interrex

From Latin, dating back to 1570-80; See origin at inter-, rex

Examples for interrex

interrex, in′tėr-reks, n. one who rules during an interregnum: a regent.

Finally, the people elected to every magistracy with the exception of the occasional offices of Dictator and interrex.

The patricians, now that the republic was without any curule magistrate, assembled together and elected an interrex.

The interrex who presided over the comitia proclaimed, without opposition, Crassus and Pompey consuls.

Word Value for interrex
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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