(a) One's intention, plan, or design; one's object, aim, or goal; also, the proper function or purpose for which something exists [quot.: a1398]; (b) purpos and ende (entente), purpos or entencioun……
(a) To exercise royal power, be king, queen, or emperor; also, reign as pope; -- also used fig. of the sun, the soul; impers.hit was regned, government continued; regnen on (upon), reign over (a……