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Hornbook Definition & Meaning

hornbook
noun
  1. a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge

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Frequently asked questions

What does hornbook mean?
a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge
What part of speech is hornbook?
Hornbook is a noun.

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