handbook

handbook

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Etymology

1814, from hand +‎ book, or perhaps a reintroduction of Middle English hond book, hondebooke, from Old English handbōc (“handbook”), or a calque of German Handbuch (“handbook”). Compare Dutch handboek, Danish håndbog, Swedish handbok.

Noun

handbook (plural handbooks)

  2. A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size, but archetypally one to be kept readily at hand.
    Synonyms: manual, enchiridion (uncommon)
    Hyponym: employee handbook
  4. (US, gambling) A place where illicit bets can be placed.
    Coordinate term: sportsbook

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  • book hand

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