regle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of regle
1895–1900; < French règle straightedge, rule (< Latin regula )
Example Sentences
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The passport was en regle: she knew she had nothing to fear.
From The Elusive Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
Therefore it seemed en regle to take a prisoner.
From Joy in the Morning by Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman
Had she entered the church to put herself en regle with what was expected of a Princess Casamassima?
From Roderick Hudson by James, Henry
"C'est tout èn regle?" said Didon in a whisper as he returned to the hall.
From The Way We Live Now by Trollope, Anthony
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
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