English

Alternative forms

• absey-book

Noun

absey book ‎(plural absey books)

1. (obsolete) An ABC book; abecedary; a primer.
   • a. 1598, William Shakespeare, King John, I,i

     'I shall beseech you' — that is question now / And then comes answer like an Absey book: / 'O sir,' says answer, 'at your best command; / At your employment; at your service, sir:'