Rubric

Definition:

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

Compare rubric with other words:

rubric vs. title

lubric vs. rubric

rubify vs. rubric

redden vs. rubric

rubric vs. rubrical

rubric vs. rubricate

criteria vs. rubric

custom vs. rubric

rubric vs. rule

class vs. rubric

category vs. rubric

heading vs. rubric

repertoire vs. rubric

miniature vs. rubric

rubric vs. ruby