Etymograph

English

regencycore

From Regency + -core.

Formed from Regency + -core

Proto-Indo-European *h₃reǵ- ‘to straighten’

Middle English regencie

English Regency

Today it means

noun A fashion style and internet aesthetic inspired by clothing worn in early 19th-century Europe associated with square necklines, pearl and feather accessories, Empire and babydoll silhouettes, puffed or cap sleeves, opera gloves, and elaborate headgear.

Sources

Sources: Wiktionary, “regencycore”. By Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0, via kaikki.org (dump of Oct 3 2026); text adapted and restructured. Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word. License.

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