Governors (6)

I believe the answer is:

rulers

(Other definitions for rulers that I've seen before include "Strip with straight edge to measure" , "Sovereigns and marked sticks" , "Sticks marked off in units" , "Drawing sticks or monarchs" , "Strips with straight edge to measure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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