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† ˈdonet, ˈdonat Obs. [a. OF. donet, donnat, ad. L. Dōnātus.] The elementary grammatical treatise (Ars Grammatica) of ælius Donatus, a grammarian of the 4th c.; an introductory Latin grammar; hence, an introduction to, or the elements of, any art, science, etc.
13..Seuyn Sag. (W.) 181 Therinne was paint of Donet thre pars, And eke alle the seven ars. 1362Langl. P. Pl. A. v. 123 Þenne I drouȝ me a-mong þis drapers my Donet to leorne. c1449Pecock Donet into Cristen Relig. Introd., As the common donet berith himsilfe towards the full kunnyng of Latyn, so this booke for Goddis laws. 1509Hawes Past. Pleas. v. xxv, Dame Gramer..taught me..Fyrst my Donet and then my accidence. 1535Joye Apol. Tindale 47, I had nede go lerne my donate and accidence agen. b. Comb.1483Cath. Angl. 104/1 A Donett lerner..donatista. |