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lection
[ lek-shuhn ]
noun
- a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.
- a portion of sacred writing read in a divine service; lesson; pericope.
lection
/ ˈlɛkʃən /
noun
- a variant reading of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lection1
C16: from Latin lectio a reading, from legere to read, select
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Example Sentences
Styled also, in the articles of capitulation, "le gouverneur par lection de ladite ville."
From Project Gutenberg
The variety of lection is not material: the application of is clearly to Erechtheus, as seems also that of to Minerva.
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"I expect they've all gone to Sir Harry's 'lection tea," said Mrs. Nicholls.
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When they got to having words about the 'lection, father begun it.
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He and father got into a talk over the 'lection, and they had words about it.
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