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A writ of right.

A combining form indicating connection with, or relation to, the rectum; as, recto-vesical.

Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the uterus.

Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the bladder.

A ruler or governor.[R.] God is the supreme rector of the world. Sir M. Hale.

Pertaining to a rector or governor.

The office, rank, or station of a rector; rectorship.

The wife of a rector. Thackeray.

Pertaining to a rector or a rectory; rectoral. Shipley.

Government; guidance. [Obs.] "The rectorship of judgment." Shak.

The province of a rector; a parish church, parsonage, or spiritual living, with all its rights, tithes, and glebes.

Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the vagina.

One who, or that which, corrects; as, a corrector of abuses; a corrector of the press; an alkali is a corrector of acids.

Containing or making correction; corrective.

A style of dress prevalent at the time of the French Directory, characterized by great extravagance of design and imitating the Greek and Roman costumes.

who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent. In all affairs thou sole director. Swift.

The office of director; also, a body of directors taken jointly.

Having the quality of a director, or authoritative guide; directive.

The condition or office of a director; directorate.

Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial.