Associations to the word «Lectern»

Wiktionary

LECTERN, noun. A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
LECTERN, noun. A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

Dictionary definition

LECTERN, noun. Desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer.

Wise words

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