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One of several books of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes; -- so called either from the color of the binding, or from the character of the contents.

A book printed from engraved wooden blocks instead of movable types.

A parliamentary publication, so called from its blue paper covers. [Eng.]

A book in which is kept a register of money received or paid out.

Any small book carried about for sale by chapmen or hawkers. Hence, any small book; a toy book.

A book of directions and receipts for cooking; a cookery book. [U.S.] "Just How": a key to the cookbooks. Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney.

A journal of accounts; a primary record book in which are recorded the debts and credits, or accounts of the day, in their order, and from which they are transferred to the journal.

A book said to have been compiled under the direction of King Alfred. It is supposed to have contained the principal maxims of the common law, the penalties for misdemeanors, and the forms of judicial proceedings. Domebook was probably a general name for book of judgments. Burrill.

A chart of previous performances, etc., of race horses. [Race- track Slang]

A book of directions and information for travelers, tourists, etc.

A book of reference, to be carried in the hand; a manual; a guidebook.

A book containing the list and pedigrees of one or more herds of choice breeds of cattle; -- also called herd record, or herd register.

The first book for children, or that from which in former times they learned their letters and rudiments; -- so called because a sheet of horn covered the small, thin board of oak, or the slip of paper, on which the alphabet, digits, and often the Lord's Prayer, were written or printed; a primer. "He teaches boys the h…

A clay ironstone found in Ceylon.

A book-shaped needlecase, having leaves of cloth into which the needles are stuck.

A newspaper. [Obs.]

A book in which notes or memorandums are written.

Excessively bookish.

A book of dramatic compositions; a book of the play. Swift.

A small book or case for carrying papers, money, etc., in the pocket; also, a notebook for the pocket.