alphabetarian
(ˌælfəbɪˈtɛərɪən)
[f. mod.L. alphabētāri-us + -an: see -arian. Cf. abecedarian.]
One learning his alphabet, or the mere rudiments of any subject; a beginner; an abecedarian; also, one who studies alphabets.
| 1614 Selden Tit. Honor Pref., They cesse to be Doctors, nay, are scarce Alphabetarians. a 1693 Sancroft Serm. 30 (T.) Every alphabetarian knowing well that the Latin of [a city] is urbs or civitas. 1864 A. J. Ellis in Reader No. 88, 303/3 [Which] all subsequent alphabetarians should study. |