rubric

Definitions

1. 1noun

   That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.

2. 2noun

   A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red.

3. 3noun

   The title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently written in red letters.

4. 4noun

   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.

5. 5noun

   Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.

6. 6transitive verb

   To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.

7. 7adjective

   Alt. of Rubrical

8. 8noun

   category name

   "it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'"

9. 9noun

   a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

10. 10noun

    a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

    "Title 8 provided federal help for schools"

    Synonyms

    title
11. 11noun

    an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

12. 12noun

    directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)

13. 13noun

    an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

    Synonyms

    gloss
14. 14verb

    adorn with ruby red color