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ruly


ruly

adj \ˈrü-lē\

Definition of RULY

: obedient, orderly <a ruly crowd>

Origin of RULY

back-formation from unruly
First Known Use: 1837

Rhymes with RULY

bluely, coolie, coolly, coulee, ghoulie, muley, newly, stoolie, Thule, truly, tule

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