regle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of regle
1895–1900; < French règle straightedge, rule (< Latin regula )
Example Sentences
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This was all done en regle, and in our work we shall be en regle too.
From Dracula by Stoker, Bram
Therefore it seemed en regle to take a prisoner.
From Joy in the Morning by Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman
Printed cards of invitation are not en regle, excepting for public occasions.
From Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. by Frost, Sarah Annie
Déclaration Du Roy, Qui regle la manière dont la Compagnie des Indes fera l'exploitation de la vente exclusive du caffé.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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
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