regle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of regle
1895–1900; < French règle straightedge, rule (< Latin regula )
Example Sentences
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"It was very fine and en regle," said Hamilton, "but I like our way better."
From Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
Had she entered the church to put herself en regle with what was expected of a Princess Casamassima?
From Roderick Hudson by Henry James
Whatever Kaunitz does is becoming and en regle.
From Joseph II. and His Court by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
Passports are examined by the police, and if en regle, the owners are not likely to be troubled.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Thomas Wallace Knox
And this document is perfectly en regle, and unattackable.
From Baron Trigault's Vengeance by Émile Gaboriau
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