LITERATE

a. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Instructed in learning, science, or literature; learned; lettered. The literate now chose their emperor, as the military chose theirs. Landor.

2.
n.

One educated, but not having taken a university degree; especially, such a person who is prepared to take holy orders. [Eng.]

3.
n.

A literary man.


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