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ru·​ri·​decanal | \ ¦ru̇rə+ \

Definition of ruridecanal

: of or relating to a rural dean

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First Known Use of ruridecanal

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ruridecanal

Latin ruri- (from rur-, rus country) + English decanal

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The first known use of ruridecanal was in 1835

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“Ruridecanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruridecanal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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