regle

[ ree-guhl ]

noun

1. a groove or channel for guiding a sliding door.

Word History and Origins

Origin of regle¹

1895–1900; < French règle straightedge, rule (< Latin regula )

Example Sentences

She had a passport in her pocket, everything en regle, nobody could harm her, and she could come and go as she pleased.

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As to herself, she felt quite safe: the passport given to her by Chauvelin's own accomplice was sure to be quite en regle.

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Not a button, not a moustache even, escaped his notice, and whoever was not en regle was certain to be punished.

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Passports are examined by the police, and if en regle, the owners are not likely to be troubled.

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If a Compagnon who was generally respected left the town, the others gave him what was termed a "conduite en regle."

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