An explanation on how to wear this thing.pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
1. The emblems and symbols of royalty, such as the crown and scepter.
2. The rights and privileges of royalty.
3. The distinguishing symbols of a rank, office, order, or society.
4. Magnificent attire; finery.
[Medieval Latin rēgālia, from Latin, neuter pl. of rēgālis, regal
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Graduation time is coming in Christchurch, and one needs to wear the appropriate regalia:
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." -- Mark Twain
In the US it's more common to hear mortarboards than trenchers. There are always a few free spirits who wears theirs at a rakish angle...
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