LECTERN


Meaning of LECTERN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlek-tərn ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English lettorne, from Anglo-French leitrun, from Medieval Latin lectrinum, from Late Latin lectrum, from Latin legere to read — more at legend

Date: 14th century

: a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker ; especially : one from which scripture lessons are read in a church service

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