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Gave orders that it should be lined (5)

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ruled

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'be lined' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ruled that I've seen before include "with several lines" , "Made authoritative statement" , "Reigned or ordered" , "Exercised control over" , "Governed or commanded" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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