[f. mod.L. alphabētāri-us + -AN: see -ARIAN. Cf. abecedarian.]
One learning his alphabet, or the mere rudiments of any subject; a beginner; an abecedarian; also, one who studies alphabets.
1614. Selden, Titles of Hon., Pref. They cesse to be Doctors, nay, are scarce Alphabetarians.
a. 1693. Sancroft, Serm., 30 (T.). Every alphabetarian knowing well that the Latin of [a city] is urbs or civitas.
1864. A. J. Ellis, in Reader, No. 88, 303/3. [Which] all subsequent alphabetarians should study.
