What is "abecedarian"

Abecedarian \A`be*ce*da"ri*an\, Abecedary \A`be*ce"da*ry\, a. Pertaining to, or formed by, the letters of the alphabet; alphabetic; hence, rudimentary.

Abecedarian psalms, hymns, etc., compositions in which (like the 119th psalm in Hebrew) distinct portions or verses commence with successive letters of the alphabet.
--Hook.

Abecedarian \A`be*ce*da"ri*an\, n. [L. abecedarius. A word from the first four letters of the alphabet.]

1. One who is learning the alphabet; hence, a tyro.

2. One engaged in teaching the alphabet.
   --Wood.

n. (context historical English) A member of a 16th-century Anabaptist sect, follower of the Zwickau prophets (and specially of Thomas Storch), who believed that any kind of knowledge (even basic reading and writing) would keep one from reaching obtaining salvation.(R:MW3 1976: page=2) (from 19th c.)

1. adj. alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers)

2. n. a novice learning the rudiments of some subject

3. a 16th century sect of Anabaptists centered in Germany who had an absolute disdain for human knowledge

Abecedarian literally means something in alphabetical order

• Abecedarian - a 16th-century German sect that rejected education above the minimal level
• A-b-c-darian - 19th-century term for a young student
• Abecedarian Early Intervention Project
• Abecedarians (band)
• Abecedarian Books, Inc.
• Abecedarian hymn