rubricate

/ˌrubrəˈkeɪt/

Other forms: rubricated; rubricates

Definitions of rubricate

1. verb

   furnish with rubrics or regulate by rubrics
   “the manuscript is not rubricated”

   type of:

   arrange, format

   set (printed matter) into a specific format
2. verb

   decorate (manuscripts) with letters painted red
   “In this beautiful book, all the place names are rubricated”

   synonyms: miniate

   type of:

   illuminate

   add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
3. verb

   place in the church calendar as a red-letter day honoring a saint
   “She was rubricated by the pope”

   type of:

   recognise, recognize

   show approval or appreciation of
4. verb

   sign with a mark instead of a name
   type of:

   sign, subscribe

   mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)