Definition of "regicides" [regicides]

• Plural form of regicide. (noun)

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• "Carnot, Letourneaux de la Manche, and Larévellière-Lépeaux, -- all had voted for the death of Louis XVI, and were so-called regicides; but, while varying widely in character and ability, they were all, excepting Barras, true to their convictions."
• "The regicides were a common enemy, and as such given up."
• "Vengeance was taken on such of the "regicides," the judges of _Charles I_., as could be caught, and on the bodies of _Cromwell_, _Ireton_, and _Bradshaw_."