Fibel

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German

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  • Hyphenation: Fi‧bel

Etymology 1

15th century, from a popular (perhaps childish) dissimilation of Bibel (bible). Primers were originally based on passages from the Bible.

Noun

Fibel f (genitive Fibel, plural Fibeln)

  1. primer
    1. book for teaching children to read and write
    2. introductory manual on any topic
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Etymology 2

19th century, from Latin fībula.

Noun

Fibel f (genitive Fibel, plural Fibeln)

  1. fibula (ancient brooch)
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