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ruler |
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 a 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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