abecedary

Definition

The alphabet, written out in a teaching book, or carved on a wall; a primer; abecedarium.

Etymology

From Middle English abscedary, from Medieval Latin abecedārium (“alphabet, ABC primer”), from Late Latin abecedārius (“of the alphabet”), formed from the first four letters of the Latin alphabet + -ārius. Doublet of abecedarium.

Example Sentences

• "I finish writing the alphabet on both napkins. There's room for more abecedaries, but […]"