lec|tion|ar|y — «LEHK shuh NEHR ee», noun, plural ar|ies. 1. a book containing lessons or portions of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service. 2. a list of passages appointed to be read at divine service … Useful english dictionary
lec|tion — «LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. a reading of a text found in a particular copy or edition. 2. a portion of a sacred writing appointed to be read in church, usually at a given time of year; lesson. ╂[< Latin lēctiō, ōnis < legere read. See etym. of… … Useful english dictionary
pre|lec´tion — pre|lect «prih LEHKT», intransitive verb. to discourse publicly; deliver a lecture. Also, praelect. ╂[< Latin praelēctus, past participle of praelegere read to others, lecture upon < prae before + legere read] –pre|lec´tion, noun.… … Useful english dictionary
bi|lec|tion — «by LEHK shuhn», noun. = bolection. (Cf. ↑bolection) … Useful english dictionary
bo|lec|tion — «boh LEHK shuhn», noun. Architecture. a type of molding or combination of moldings that projects beyond the surface or surfaces which it decorates, used especially to cover the joint between surfaces of different levels. Also, bilection. ╂[origin … Useful english dictionary
col|lec|tion — «kuh LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of bringing together; coming together: »The collection of these stamps took ten years. The collection of a crowd there was unexpected. 2. a group of things gathered from many places and belonging together: »a… … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tion|ar|y — «ih LEHK shuh NEHR ee», adjective. having to do with election … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tion — «ih LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. a choosing by vote: »In our city we have an election for mayor every two years. In elections, the candidates debate the issues, they publish campaign literature, platforms, policies, people speak to others in debate over … Useful english dictionary
e|lec´tion|eer´er — e|lec|tion|eer «ih LEHK shuh NIHR», verb, noun. –v.i. to work for the success of a candidate or party in an election. –n. a person who electioneers. –e|lec´tion|eer´er, noun … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tion|eer — «ih LEHK shuh NIHR», verb, noun. –v.i. to work for the success of a candidate or party in an election. –n. a person who electioneers. –e|lec´tion|eer´er, noun … Useful english dictionary
