Definition of Rubric

  • (n.) That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.
  • (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.
  • (n.) The title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently written in red letters.
  • (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.
  • (n.) Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.
  • (v. t.) To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.
  • (a.) Alt. of Rubrical

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