reading book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.
  2. A book of church lessons; a lectionary.

Word forms

reading book reading books

Etymology

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

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