n. Companion for life. Hawthorne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. litteratus, literatus. See Letter. ] Instructed in learning, science, or literature; learned; lettered. [ 1913 Webster ]
The literate now chose their emperor, as the military chose theirs. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. [ L. litteratus, literatus. See Letter. ] Instructed in learning, science, or literature; learned; lettered. [ 1913 Webster ]
The literate now chose their emperor, as the military chose theirs. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.