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 legō (“I read”).[1]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/
Audio (southern England) (file) - Rhymes: -ɛktə(ɹ)n
Noun
lectern (plural lecterns)
- A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
- 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
Translations
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service
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a similar stand to support a lecturer's notes
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References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2023), “lectern”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.