'Tracts for the Times' definitions:

Definition of 'Tracts for the Times'

From: GCIDE
  • Tract \Tract\, n. [Abbrev.fr. tractate.] A written discourse or dissertation, generally of short extent; a short treatise, especially on practical religion. [1913 Webster]
  • The church clergy at that time writ the best collection of tracts against popery that ever appeared. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • Tracts for the Times. See Tractarian. [1913 Webster]