Lecture \Lec"ture\ (-t[-u]r; 135), n. [F. lecture, LL. lectura, fr. L. legere, lectum, to read. See Legend.]

1. The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture. [Obs.]

2. A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.

3. A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.

4. (Eng. Universities) A rehearsal of a lesson.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Lecture \Lec"ture\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lectured (-t[-u]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lecturing.]

1. To read or deliver a lecture to.

2. To reprove formally and with authority.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Lecture \Lec"ture\, v. i. To deliver a lecture or lectures.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)