hornbook

== English == === Etymology === From horn +‎ book. === Noun === hornbook (plural hornbooks) (historical) A single page containing the alphabet, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, formerly used for teaching children to read. Synonym: battledore Coordinate terms: primer, ABC book, ABC (law) A legal textbook that provides a basic overview of a particular area of law. ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === hornbook on Wikipedia.Wikipedia