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Rubric

Definition: That part of any work in the early manuscripts and
typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other
portions.

Rubric

Definition: A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date
and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in
red.

Rubric

Definition: The title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently
written in red letters.

Rubric

Definition: 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.

Rubric

Definition: Hence, that which is established or settled, as by
authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.

Rubric

Definition: To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.

Rubric

Definition: Alt. of Rubrical