reading book en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English redyng bok, from Old English rǣdingbōc (“a book containing lessons; lectionary”), equivalent to reading + book.
Meanings
- A type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.
- (obsolete) A book of church lessons; a lectionary.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reading books | Number=Plur | lexicographic |