Definition of Lucubretion
Lu`cu*bra"tion (?), n. [l.
lucubratio;cf. F. lucubration.] 1.
The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal
study; meditation.
After long lucubration I have hit upon such an
expedient. Goldsmith.
2. That which is composed by night; that
which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any
literary composition.
Thy lucubrations have been perused by several
of our friends. Tatler.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- intense and prolonged study or meditation; especially, late at night
- The product of such study; often, writings.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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