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lectern

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lectern
In a church or lecture hall, a stand with a slanting top to hold a book, speech, or music at the proper height for reading.
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When at last he had taken the bride's hand in the correct way, the priest walked a few paces in front of them and stopped at the lectern.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
No, it was only my imagination,' he assured himself, and he went to the corner where his lectern stood, falling on his knees in the regular and habitual manner which of itself gave him consolation and satisfaction.
Father Sergius by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
On the small rock platform stood an old bronze lectern or reading-stand, groaning under a great German Bible.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
 
 
 
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