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Where does “Reg” come from?

Reg (English) comes from English regolith, from Ancient Greek ῥῆγος — blanket, coverlet; cover, cushion.

Ancestry of “Reg”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishregolithThe layer of loose rock, dust, sand, and soil,...
2Ancient Greekῥῆγοςblanket, coverlet; cover, cushion

Words derived from “Reg”

  • Reggie
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