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Webster 1913 Edition
Lecture
Lec′ture
(-tū̍r; 135)
, Noun.
1.
The act of reading;
as, the
. lecture
of Holy Scripture[Obs.]
2.
A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.
3.
A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.
4.
(Eng. Universities)
A rehearsal of a lesson.
Lec′ture
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Lectured
(-tū̍rd)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Lecturing
.] 1.
To read or deliver a lecture to.
2.
To reprove formally and with authority.
Lec′ture
,Verb.
I.
To deliver a lecture or lectures.
Webster 1828 Edition
Lecture
LEC'TURE
,Noun.
1.
A discourse read or pronounced on any subject; usually, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; as a lecture on morals, philosophy, rhetoric, or theology.2.
A reading; the act or practice of reading; as in the lecture of Holy Scripture. [Little used.]3.
A magisterial reprimand; a formal reproof.4.
A recitation; rehearsal of a lesson.LEC'TURE
, v.i.1.
To read or deliver a formal discourse.2.
To practice reading lectures for instruction. We say, the professor lectures on geometry, or on chimistry.LEC'TURE
, v.t.1.
To instruct by discourses.2.
To instruct dogmatically or authoritatively; to reprove; as, to lecture one for his faults.