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LECTURES
Noun
lectures
plural of lecture
Verb
lectures
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lecture
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
LECTURE
Lec"ture, n. Etym: [F. lecture, LL. lectura, fr. L. legere, lectum, to read. See Legend.]
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)
Definition: A rehearsal of a lesson.
Lec"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lectured; p. pr. & vb. n. Lecturing.]
1. To read or deliver a lecture to.
2. To reprove formally and with authority.
Lec"ture, v. i.
Definition: To deliver a lecture or lectures.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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