reading book

noun — 2 senses

reading book

noun

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

1

Education A type of book designed for individuals who are learning to read in a particular language.

2

Obsolete A book of church lessons; a lectionary.

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