rubrich

Middle English

/ˈriu̯britʃ(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A heading, header, rubric a title of a section of text, especially one written in red.
  • (rare) A certain part or portion of a text.
  • (rare) A rubric instruction for the ritual actions of a liturgy.
  • (rare) Rubric, red ochre.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French rubrique derived from Latin rubrīca (red ochre).

Origin

Latin

rubrīca

Gloss

red ochre

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