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chres·toma·thy (kres täm′ə t̸hē)
noun pl. chrestomathies -·thies
- a collection of literary passages, for use in studying a language
- 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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