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Black book
noun
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Noun
- 1 Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.; A book compiled in the 12th century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc. historical
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of Black Book alt-of
- 3 a list of people who are out of favor wordnet
- 4 Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.; A book containing details of the enormities practiced in the English monasteries and religious houses, compiled by order of their visitors under Henry VIII, to hasten their dissolution. historical
- 5 Synonym of little black book
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- 6 Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.; A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edward III. historical
- 7 Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.; A book kept for the purpose of registering the names of persons liable to censure or punishment, as in the English universities, or the English armies. historical
- 8 Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.; A 19th century book detailing the corruption and financial abuses of the British government. historical
- 9 Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.; A book kept in the football with the United States President describing nuclear retaliation options. historical
- 10 A book critiquing or denouncing something. broadly
"the Black Book of Communism"
- 11 Any book dealing with necromancy.
Etymology
Either from the colour of the binding, or from the character of the contents.
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