Alphabet

Al·pha·bet

Alphabet

n.
  1. The letters of a language arranged in the customary order; the series of letters or signs which form the elements of written language.
  2. The simplest rudiments; elements.
    The very alphabet of our law.

Phrases & Compounds
Deaf and dumb alphabet
See Dactylology.

Alphabet

v. t.
  1. To designate by the letters of the alphabet; to arrange alphabetically. [R.]