ruly
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of ruly
C20: back-formation from unruly
Example Sentences
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They are a key way in which our ruly culture configures our nature.
From Scientific American ● May 8, 2013
One night last week the United Automobile Workers' President R. J. Thomas begged and pleaded with the un ruly strikers to go back to work.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dean John Monro apologized to McNamara for "the discourteous and un ruly confrontation forced upon you."
From Time Magazine Archive
She often seems daunted In the face of the wonted, But her manners are ruly and her hats are set wry.
From Time Magazine Archive
Oxen to be most valuable, should be large, well matched, ruly, and not very fat.
From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.
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