that part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.-a titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red.-the title of a statute; -- so called as being anciently written in red letters.-the directions and rules for the conduct of service, formerly written or printed in red; hence, also, an ecclesiastical or episcopal injunction; -- usually in the plural.-hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed.-to adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.-alt. of rubrical