This is the word I told bug I was going to post last week. okay, so it is a week off.
Disclaimer: All words that I choose come from the 1968 edition of the Webster's New World Dictionary, 2nd college edition. It's close and also nearly 40 years old so we may come across some words that are no longer in general use or have completely changed definitions. But that is part of the fun.
abecedarian (n) 1. a person learning the alphabet; beginning student. 2 any beginner or novice. ─adj. 1. of the alphabet. 2. elementary.
And what in the world can you do with this word? Well, you could write a sentence using it. You could look it up in another dictionary or reference book. Use it as a jump start for a short story. If applicable, find a picture of it. Whatever you do, post a link in my comments so I can check it out and put a link back to your post. And have fun.
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4 comments:
i could use this word on a layout about my youngest.. he has learnt the alphabet this year and drives his brother crazy singing an alphabet song... my little abecedarian.
Your words are fascinating...you've hit on a hobby of mine (and yours too, I would guess) What fun!
I work with abercedarians every day!
#1 Google image hit:
http://www.librarything.com/userpics/abecedarian-big.jpg
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