"red book" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: red books [plural]
Etymology: red + book as a fixed title for various official books from the 15th century, especially the Red Book of the Exchequer, a manuscript volume of the 13th century (OED). Head templates: {{en-noun}} red book (plural red books)
  1. A book, often bound with a red cover, or online equivalent, that is an official, or canonical, collection of data, regulations, or writings. Synonyms: red-book, redbook (english: both in certain cases only) Derived forms: Little Red Book
    Sense id: en-red_book-en-noun-2-aYVJMx
  2. A book supposedly belonging to the devil and containing the signatures of those in league with him.
    Sense id: en-red_book-en-noun-IEFHZyFt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 63

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