ruled
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B1
/ruːld/
(rule)
principle or control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rule' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'riule', where 'riule' meant 'regulation or principle'.
Historical Evolution
'riule' transformed into the Middle English word 'reule', and eventually became the modern English word 'rule'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'regulation or principle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'governing or controlling'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'rule'.
The king ruled the country for over 30 years.
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