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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Regull,) Regwll, n. [Cf. Reugle n. and Reule n.1, also L. regula.] To the regwll, ? according to the letter of the law, strictly; ? with rigour. — c1575 Annandale Corr. 273.
And gyf we haf bene gown at yowr maisterschip, we ar the mayr to blame. And gyf that kan be tryet, thane ye mycht haf wsset ws to the regwll
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