ruler
|rul-er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈruːlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈruːlə/
govern or measure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ruler' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reuler,' where 'reule' meant 'rule or control.'
Historical Evolution
'reuler' transformed into the Middle English word 'ruler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ruler.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who rules or governs,' but over time it also came to mean 'a measuring instrument.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who governs or leads a country or region.
The ruler of the kingdom was known for his wisdom.
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Noun 2
an instrument used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
She used a ruler to draw a straight line on the paper.
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