ˈlektʃə n. & v. --n. 1 a
discourse giving
information about a
subject to a
class or
other audience. 2 a long
serious speech esp. as a scolding or
reprimand. --v. 1 intr. (often foll. by on)
deliver a lecture or lectures. 2 tr.
talk seriously or reprovingly to (a person). 3 tr.
instruct or
entertain (a class or other audience) by a lecture. [ME f. OF lecture or med.L lectura f. L (as LECTOR)]