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reglet

noun
reg·let | \ˈre-glət \

Definition of reglet 

1 : a flat narrow architectural molding

2 : a strip of wood used like a lead between lines of type

First Known Use of reglet

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for reglet

French réglet, from Middle French reglet straightedge, from regle rule, from Latin regula — more at rule

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