Phrase guide

family Bible

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Bible handed down through a family, with each successive generation recording information about the family's history inside it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Family Bibles were common in Victorian Britain, and are often used as sources for genealogical research.

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noun

Meaning 2

a large Bible with pages to record marriages and births

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word

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