regular

1. regular (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Bound by religious rule; belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to secular).

Example: regular clergy, in distinction from the secular clergy

2. regular (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance.

3. regular (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Both equilateral and equiangular; having all sides of the same length, and all (corresponding) angles of the same size

4. regular (adv) — sense 4

Definition: Regularly, on a regular basis.

Example: Though no minister would visit the Skerburnfoot, or, if he went, departed quicker than he came, the girl Ailie attended regular at the catechising at the mains of Sker.

5. regular (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).

6. regular (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A frequent, routine visitor to an establishment.

Example: Bartenders usually know their regulars by name.

7. regular (noun) — sense 7

Definition: A member of the armed forces or police force.