regle

American  

[ree-guhl] / ˈri gəl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of regle

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

Example Sentences

And what if I try your ideal With something, if not quite so fair, at least more en regle and real?

From Complete Poetical Works by Harte, Bret

C'est la regle de conduite donnee par la nature humaine et indiquee par l'histoire.

From Lectures on Modern history by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

It would be certainly en regle and Christian-like to do so, she thought, and the next afternoon she presented herself at Mrs. Biggs's door and asked if Miss Smith were able to see any one.

From The Cromptons by Holmes, Mary Jane

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

From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace

This was all done en regle, and in our work we shall be en regle too.

From Dracula by Stoker, Bram