Read"er (?), n. [AS. r&aemac;dere.]
1.
One who reads.
Specifically: (a)
One whose distinctive office is to read prayers in a church.
(b) University of Oxford,
Eng. One who reads lectures on scientific subjects.
Lyell. (c)
A proof reader.
(d)
One who reads manuscripts offered for publication and advises regarding their merit
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2.
One who reads much; one who is studious.
3.
A book containing a selection of extracts for exercises in reading; an elementary book for practice in a language; a reading book.
© Webster 1913.