reglet

noun reg·let \ˈre-glət\

Definition of REGLET

: a flat narrow architectural molding

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

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

First Known Use: 1664

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