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Lucubration | Lucubration \Lu`cu*bra"tion\, n. [l. lucubratio;cf. F. lucubration.] 1. The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. [1913 Webster] After long lucubration I have hit upon such an expedient. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any literary composition. [1913 Webster] Thy lucubrations have been perused by several of our friends. --Tatler. [1913 Webster] |
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