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Pronunciation : Read"er
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. r?dere.]
Definition : 1. One who reads. Specifically: (a) One whose distinctive office is to read prayers in a church. (b) (University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads lectures on scientific subjects. Lyell. (c) A proof reader. (d) One who reads manuscripts offered for publication and advises regarding their merit.
2. One who reads much; one who is studious.
3. A book containing a selection of extracts for exercises in reading; an elementary book for practice in a language; a reading book.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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