ruelle

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Ruelle \Ru*elle"\ (r[.u]*[e^]l"), n. [F. ruelle a narrow street,
   a lane, ruelle, fr. rue a street.]
   A private circle or assembly at a private house; a circle.
   [Obs.] --Dryden.
   [1913 Webster]