Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Primer
primer, n. [L. prīm-us, first.] (webplay: book, life, read, sweet, teaching, world).
- Introduction; textbook; basic handbook; beginning-level manual; elementary explanation; [fig.] Bible; scripture.
- Preparation; teaching; instruction; drill; exercise; training; practice; introductory course.
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