2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ruler \Rul"er\ (r[udd]l"[~e]r), n.
1. One who rules one who exercises sway or authority; a
governor.
And he made him ruler over all the land. --Gen. xli.
43.
A prince and ruler of the land. --Shak.
2. A straight or curved strip of wood, metal, etc., with a
smooth edge, used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing
lines. Cf {Rule}, n., 7
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From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
ruler
n 1: a person who rules or commands
2: a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge
that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring
lengths [syn: {rule}]
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