"rubric" Definition

Definitions for the word "rubric" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
The title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently written in red letters.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The directions and rules for the conduct of service, formerly written or printed in red; hence, also, an ecclesiastical or episcopal injunction; -- usually in the plural.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. a.
Alt. of Rubrical
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
1 heading or passage in red or special lettering. 2 explanatory words. 3 established custom or rule. 4 direction for the conduct of divine service in a liturgical book. [latin ruber red]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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