leggio — meaning in English

English meaning

• lectern noun A stand with a slanted top used to support a Bible from which passages are read during a church service.
• stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

Senses

leggio is used for these senses in English:

• bookrest A support used to maintain a book or sheet when reading.
• music stand A stand made for holding pages or books of sheet music.
• stand A device to hold something upright or aloft.

lectern — full definition

1. noun A stand with a slanted top used to support a Bible from which passages are read during a church service.
2. noun A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

stand — full definition

1. verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
2. verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
3. verb To tolerate or endure something, usually in the negative.
4. verb To remain valid or in effect.
5. verb To be a candidate in an election.

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