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black book
black bookn. A book containing names of people or organizations to blacklist.black book n 1. a book containing the names of people to be punished, blacklisted, etc 2. in someone's black books informal out of favour with someone black′ book`
n. a book containing a blacklist. [1470–80] Black BookA book kept by the master of a coven into which the names of newly-initiated witches were written during the medieval sabbat.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  black book - a list of people who are out of favorblacklist, shitlistlist, listing - a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) |
black book
black bookA book of people's names or titles (e.g., of literature, films, music, etc.) that are or will be banned, censured, or liable for punitive actions. During the height of the anti-communist "Red Scare" in the US, many authors, politicians, and public figures found their names in the government's black book.See also: black, bookblack book1. A list of persons or things out of favor, as in Tom's in my black book these days. This usage dates from the 14th century and in time became more ominous. In 1536 the agents of King Henry VIII wrote in a black book the names of those to be censured or punished, specifically "sinful" English monasteries (whose lands Henry wanted to acquire). Today being in someone's black book still signifies being in trouble, at least with that person. Also see black list. 2. Also, little black book. A personal telephone directory listing girlfriends, or, less often, boyfriends. For example, Now that he's engaged to Ellen, Jim won't be needing his little black book. [1930s] 3. A list of measures or facts involved in the unfriendly takeover of one company by another. This usage is employed mainly in business and commerce. [c. 1980] See also: black, bookBlack Book
Black BookAn optical disc that does not follow the standards for DVD, CD or Blu-ray players. Most video games for PlayStation, Xbox and similar consoles are stored and sold on black book discs.black book
Related to black book: blue bookSynonyms for black booknoun a list of people who are out of favorSynonymsRelated Words |