| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
| regalia (n.) |
| is a plural and takes a plural verb: The college president’s regalia include a cap, gown, hood, and often some sort of chain or other badge of office. It is sometimes heard with a singular verb, but such use is still usually considered Nonstandard. See FOREIGN PLURALS. | 1 |
| The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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