Lec"ture (?), n. [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
A rehearsal of a lesson.
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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.
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Lec"ture, v. i.
To deliver a lecture or lectures.
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