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That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions. |
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Rubric |
A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red. |
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Rubric |
The title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently written in red letters. |
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Rubric |
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. |
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Rubric |
Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed. |
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