reader

n. A regaining; recovery of something lost. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ AS. r&aemacr_;dere. ] 1. One who reads. Specifically: (a) One whose distinctive office is to read prayers in a church. (b) (University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads lectures on scientific subjects. Lyell. (c) A proof reader. (d) One who reads manuscripts offered for publication and advises regarding their merit. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One who reads much; one who is studious. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A book containing a selection of extracts for exercises in reading; an elementary book for practice in a language; a reading book. [ 1913 Webster ]