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lay reader

Word definitions for lay reader in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A lay reader (in some jurisdictions simply reader ) or licensed lay minister (LLM) is a layperson authorized by a bishop in the Anglican Communion to lead certain services of worship or lead certain parts of a service. They are members of the congregation ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lay reader \Lay" read"er\ (Eccl.) A layman authorized to read parts of the public service of the church.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context religion English) A person who is not ordained but is appointed to lead church services.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal church

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ His most striking proposition to the lay reader is that human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ▪ In 1898 he became a diocesan lay reader . ▪ Ironically, it may, indeed, frighten the lay reader ...

Usage examples of lay reader.

But the circumstances are so striking that it is well worth the while of the lay reader to become acquainted with the nature of the reasoning which attests the praeterhuman character of the Author of this Book.

But to assist the lay reader, it is presented in as direct a form as possible without losing what will be essential detail to the more scientifically minded reader.

Here and there a case strikes me as of a kind to amuse or horrify a lay reader with an interest quite different from the peculiar one which it may possess for an expert.