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The outfit that says you outrank the room before you open your mouth.
means The special clothing, badges, or symbols that show someone's rank, office, or membership — crowns, robes, chains, sashes, the whole ceremonial kit.
from From Latin 'regalia,' meaning 'royal things,' the plural of 'regalis' (royal), itself from 'rex' (king). It originally referred specifically to the rights and privileges of a sovereign — things only a king could claim, like minting coins or holding certain lands — before loosening over centuries to cover the ceremonial trappings of any office, guild, or fraternal order that wanted to borrow a little of that kingly shine.
- origin
- latin regalis, meaning royal
- originally meant
- crown jewels and coronation gear only
- now covers
- graduation gowns, masonic sashes, drag capes
- rule of thumb
- the fancier the hat, the higher the stakes