'Lection' definitions:

Definition of 'Lection'

From: GCIDE
  • Lection \Lec"tion\, n. [L. lectio, fr. legere, lectum, to read. See lesson, Legend.]
  • 1. (Eccl.) A lesson or selection, especially of Scripture, read in divine service. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A reading; a variation in the text. [1913 Webster]
  • We ourselves are offended by the obtrusion of the new lections into the text. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]