tablet

Definition

A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.

Etymology

From Middle English tablet, from Old French tablete (Modern French tablette), diminutive of table (“table”).

Example Sentences

• "Also mentioned is the Rev. T. Stock, who has a tablet in St John's church [Gloucester] and "who with Raikes established the four original Sunday schools in this parish ... in 1780. From this small beginning sprung that gratuitous system of Christian instruction which has covered the face of England and Wales with schools.""
• "Many people take vitamin tablets as a food supplement."
• "Take a full-size writing tablet and follow these steps."

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