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chrestomathy Definition

chres·toma·thy (kres tämə t̸hē)

noun pl. -·thies

  1. a collection of literary passages, for use in studying a language
  2. a collection of passages or pieces from the writings of an author

Etymology: Gr chrēstomatheia < chrēstos, useful < chrē, it is necessary (see catachresis) + mathein, to learn; akin to manthanein: see mathematical

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