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noun
A single page containing the alphabet, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, formerly used for teaching children to read.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: battledore
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A legal textbook that provides a basic overview of a particular area of law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: primer
History
From horn + book.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
