And from the Oxford English Dictionary, which is known for being obtuse:

1812: "The equation of time ... is the adjustment of the difference of time as shown by a well-regulated clock and a true sun dial."

Clearly this means they wanted governments to make rules about clocks!

1709: "If a liberal Education has formed in us well-regulated Appetites and worthy Inclinations."

And here they clearly want to regulate all our appetites, which means food!

You’ve convinced me