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noun
A book of statistics or almanac, usually published by an agency or as a trade publication.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blue, book.
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noun
a blue booklet used in universities for writing examinations
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: booklet, brochure, folder, leaflet, pamphlet
noun
a register of persons who are socially prominent
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Broader terms: directory
noun
a report published by the British government; bound in blue
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Broader terms: report, study, written report
History
The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvet-covered books were used for record-keeping by the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
