What is "reigle"

Reigle \Rei"gle\ (r?"g'l), n. [F. r[`e]gle a rule, fr. L. regula. See Rule.] A hollow cut or channel for quiding anything; as, the reigle of a side post for a flood gate.
--Carew.

Reigle \Rei"gle\, v. t. To regulate; to govern. [Obs.]

n. A hollow cut or channel for guiding anything. vb. (context obsolete English) To regulate; to govern.

Reigle is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Daniel P. Reigle (1841–1917), Union Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
• David Reigle (born 1952), American writer
• Ed Reigle (1924–2003), Canadian ice hockey player