The archbishop was derided in ballads as an "alphabetarian," who had burnt books which he could not read.
Source: wiktionary
Alphabetarian
//ˌæl.fə.bəˈtɛəɹi.ən//
Synonyms for "alphabetarian" (31 found)
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I know also from experience that when an alphabetarian allows himself to use diacritical accents, he multiplies them excessively...
Source: wiktionary
The young alphabetarian had acquired sufficient learning to lead him to yearn for more; enough to stir his imagination; to give him notions.
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