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lectern

English

Etymology

15th century partial re-Latinization of early 14th century Middle English lettorne, lettron, from Old French leitrun, from Medieval Latin lectrinum, from Late Latin lectrum, from lectus (from whence also lecture), form of Latin leg? (“I read”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -?kt?(?)n

Noun

lectern (plural lecterns)

  1. A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
  2. A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

Usage notes

While podium is a more commonly used synonym, particularly for secular lecturing, some reject this usage and instead insist on lectern – see usage notes at podium.

Synonyms

  • podium

Related terms

  • lection
  • lecture
  • lector
  • lesson

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bookrest

English

Etymology

book +? rest

Noun

bookrest (plural bookrests)

  1. A support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading.

Coordinate terms

  • lectern

Translations

Anagrams

  • brookest

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