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rue

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noun \ˈrü\

Definition of RUE

: regret, sorrow <with rue my heart is laden — A. E. Housman>

Origin of RUE

Middle English rewe, from Old English hrēow; akin to Old High German hriuwa sorrow
First Known Use: before 12th century

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