
Abecedarian
Abecedarians were a 16th-century German sect of Anabaptists who rejected all human learning. Questions have been raised as to the historical accuracy of the name and sect.
Abecedary (noun)
The alphabet, written out in a teaching book, or carved on a wall; a primer; abecedarium. from 1350 to 1470
Abecedary (noun)
One that teaches or learns the alphabet or the fundamentals of any subject; abecedarian. from late 16th century
Abecedary (adjective)
Referring to the alphabet; alphabetical; related to or resembling an abecedarius; abecedarian. First attested from 1350 to 1470.
Abecedarian (noun)
Someone who is learning the alphabet. Early 17th century.page=3
Abecedarian (noun)
An elementary student, a novice; one in the early steps of learning. Early 17th century.
Abecedarian (noun)
Someone engaged in teaching the alphabet; an elementary teacher; one that teaches the methods and principles of learning. Early 17th century.
Abecedarian (noun)
A work which uses words or lines in alphabetical order.
Abecedarian (adjective)
Pertaining to someone learning the alphabet or basic studies; elementary; rudimentary. Mid 17th century.
Abecedarian (adjective)
Pertaining to the alphabet, or several alphabets. Mid 17th century.
Abecedarian (adjective)
Arranged in an alphabetical manner. Mid 17th century.
Abecedarian (adjective)
Relating to or resembling an abecedarius.
Abecedary (adjective)
alphabetical. Also, of a poem, etc.: that has each verse or line beginning with a different letter of the alphabet, in alphabetical order.
Abecedarian (adjective)
arranged alphabetically
“in abecedarian sequence”
Abecedarian (adjective)
rudimentary; elementary
“abecedarian technology”