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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reuling, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. ruling (1593); Reul(e v.] Exercising authority. —1562-3 Winȝet I 4/26.
Tyme and … deth … manassing alrady destruction of ȝour reuling, misreulit, and misgydit gouernment
