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