n. [ l. lucubratio;cf. F. lucubration. ] 1. The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. [ 1913 Webster ]
After long lucubration I have hit upon such an expedient. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any literary composition. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thy lucubrations have been perused by several of our friends. Tatler. [ 1913 Webster ]