Lectern
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɛktə(ɹ)n
Origin
15th century partial re-Latinization of early 14th century Middle English lettorne, lettron, from Old French leitrun, from Medieval Latin lectrinum, from Late Latin lectrum, from lectus (from whence also lecture), form of Latin legÅ ("I read").
Online Etymology Dictionary
Usage notes
While podium is a more commonly used synonym, particularly for secular lecturing, some reject this usage and instead insist on lectern – see usage notes at podium.