Definition of black book Black book
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- black book (Noun)
Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes; so called either from the colour of the binding, or from the character of the contents. - black book (Noun)
A book compiled in the twelfth century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc. - black book (Noun)
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. - black book (Noun)
A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edward III. - black book (Noun)
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. - black book (Noun)
Any book dealing with necromancy.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- black book
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. - black book
A book compiled in the twelfth century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc. - black book
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. - black book
A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edw. III. - black book
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. - black book
Any book which treats of necromancy.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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black book
He is down in the black book, i.e. has a stain in his character. A black book is keep in most regiments, wherein the names of all persons sentenced to punishment are recorded.
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