·noun A name given to an elementary book for learners of Latin or Greek.
dēlectus, a, um, Part., from 1. deligo. ...
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dēlēctus (1) adj.P. of 1 deligo, picked, choice, select, chosen : legio, Cs.: iuventus, V.: equite...
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