- (n.) That which is learned or taught by an express effort; instruction derived from precept, experience, observation or deduction; a precept; a doctrine; as, to take or give a lesson in drawing.
- (n.) Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something, as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time.
- (n.) A portion of Scripture read in divine service for instruction; as, here endeth the first lesson.
- (n.) An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.
- (n.) A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
- (v.t.) To teach; to instruct.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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