black book
black book noun: synonym of little black book. Also the alternative letter-case form of Black Book.
Noun (1)
black book (plural black books)
- Synonym of little black book.
- The pair do not appear to have discussed the irony of a famous billionaire who kept a black book of his connections with the global elite helping Mr. Bannon whip up anti-elitist political sentiment.2026 February 16, Sharon LaFraniere, Teresa Mondría Terol, “Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 16 Feb...
- Synonyms:
- little black book
Noun (2) capitalized: Black Book
Black Book (plural Black Books)
- 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.
- 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.
- A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edward III.
- 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.
- A 19th century book detailing the corruption and financial abuses of the British government.
- A book kept in the football with the United States President describing nuclear retaliation options.
- A book critiquing or denouncing something.
- the Black Book of Communism
- the Black Book of Polish censorship
- Any book dealing with necromancy.
Also used as
black book is also the alternative letter-case form of Black Book.
Synonyms of black book
Forms of black book
| plural | black books |
|---|---|
| plural | Black Books |
| alternative form | black book |
Origin of black book
Either from the colour of the binding, or from the character of the contents.
Words formed from black book
Questions about black book
- What does black book mean?
- Black book means synonym of little black book.
- What part of speech is black book?
- Black book is a noun.
- What is the plural of black book?
- The plural of black book is black books.
Words near black book in the dictionary
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