lection

[ lek-shuhn ]

noun

1. a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.
2. a portion of sacred writing read in a divine service; lesson; pericope.

lection

/ ˈlɛkʃən /

noun

1. a variant reading of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text

Word History and Origins

Origin of lection¹

1530–40; < Latin lēctiōn- (stem of lēctiō ) a reading, equivalent to lēct ( us ) (past participle of legere to choose, gather, read; cognate with Greek légein to speak) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of lection¹

C16: from Latin lectio a reading, from legere to read, select

Example Sentences

Styled also, in the articles of capitulation, "le gouverneur par lection de ladite ville."

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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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