Chaucer.
They have taught their tongue to speak lies.
Jer. ix. 5.
This verb is often used with two objects, one of the person, the other
of the thing; as, he taught me Latin grammar. In the passive
construction, either of these objects may be retained in the objective
case, while the other becomes the subject; as, I was taught Latin
grammar by him; Latin grammar was taught me by him.
Syn. — To instruct; inform; inculcate; tell; guide; counsel; admonish.
See the Note under Learn.
Teach (?), v. i. To give instruction; to follow the business, or to
perform the duties, of a preceptor.
And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach.
Chaucer.
The priests thereof teach for hire.
Micah iii. 11.
Teach"a*ble (?), a. Capable of being taught; apt to learn; also,
willing to receive instruction; docile.
We ought to bring our minds free, unbiased, and teachable, to learn our
religion from the Word of God.