speller

[ spel-er ]
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noun
  1. a person who spells words.

  2. Also called spelling book . an elementary textbook or manual to teach spelling.

Origin of speller

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at spell1, -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for speller

speller

/ (ˈspɛlə) /


noun
  1. a person who spells words in the manner specified: a bad speller

  2. a book designed to teach or improve spelling

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