noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

All synonyms

abecedariumabecedaryalphabetalphabet bookand arithmeticbasics

Example

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

Etymology

From horn + book.

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