Etymology

reading book

Today it means: A type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language. Full definition →

Middle English redyng bok ← Old English rǣdingbōc
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  1. Old English · inherited fromrǣdingbōc“a book containing lessons; lectionary”
  2. Middle English · inherited fromredyng bok
  3. English todayreading book

From Middle English redyng bok, from Old English rǣdingbōc (“a book containing lessons; lectionary”), equivalent to reading + book.

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