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ruler | reigned |

As a noun ruler

is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As a verb reigned is

past tense of reign.

ruler

English

(ruler)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.
  • A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

    • Usage notes

    In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."

    Synonyms

    * (measuring instrument) rule.

    Hyponyms

    * duke * emperor * Highness * king * queen * grand duke * prince * princess * monarch * tyrant * See also

    External links

    * * * (commonslite) 1000 English basic words

    reigned

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (reign)
  • * 1611, , 2 Samuel 8:15,
    • And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.[http://etext.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=Kjv2Sam.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=8&division=div1]
  • * 1952, , Thomas Nelson & Sons, 2 Samuel 8:15,
    • So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and equity to all his people.[http://etext.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=Rsv2Sam.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=8&division=div1]

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