1) to sift. W.
2) to repent. North.
·vt Sorrow; repetance. II. Rue ·vi To have compassion. III. Rue ·noun Fig.: Bitterness; disappoint...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A garden herb (Ruta graveolens) which the Pharisees were careful to tithe (Luke 11:42), neglecting w...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
occurs only in (Luke 11:42) The rue here spoken of is doubtless the common Ruta graveolens a shrubby...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
applied to something given to be off the bargain. North. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose