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Hornbook

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A single page containing the alphabet, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, formerly used for teaching children to read. historical

    "Yes, yes, he teaches boyes the Horne-Booke: […]"

  2. 2
    a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge wordnet
  3. 3
    A legal textbook that provides a basic overview of a particular area of law.

Etymology

From horn + book.

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