'Chrestomathy' definitions:
Definition of 'chrestomathy'
(from WordNet)
noun
A selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language
Definition of 'Chrestomathy'
From: GCIDE
- Chrestomathy \Chres*tom"a*thy\, n. [Gr. ?; ? useful + ?, ?, to learn.] A selection of passages, with notes, etc., to be used in acquiring a language; as, a Hebrew chrestomathy. [1913 Webster]