Reader
Reader (rēd"ẽr) , noun
[Anglo-Saxon radere.]
1.
(University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads.
(a)
(University of Oxford, Eng.) One whose distinctive office is to read prayers in a church.
(b)
(University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads lectures on scientific subjects.
(c)
(University of Oxford, Eng.) A proof reader.
(d)
(University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads manuscripts offered for publication and advises regarding their merit. — Lyell
2.
One who reads much; one who is studious.
3.
A book containing a selection of extracts for exercises in reading; an elementary book for practice in a language; a reading book.