1. black book - Noun
3. black book - Phrase
One of several books of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes; -- so called either from the color of the binding, or from the character of the contents.
A book compiled in the twelfth century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc.
A book containing details of the enormities practiced in the English monasteries and religious houses, compiled by order of their visitors under Henry VIII., to hasten their dissolution.
A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edw. III.
A book kept for the purpose of registering the names of persons liable to censure or punishment, as in the English universities, or the English armies.
Any book which treats of necromancy.
Source: Webster's dictionaryEven simple lyrics like "Let's celebrate this time/ let's celebrate this crime," are sung like they came from a little black book written by a disaffected poet. Source: Internet
He reached into his breast pocket again and withdrew a pair of reading glasses and a small black book. Source: Internet
Then came the wine list, it was a thick black book that almost rivalled the size of War and Peace. Source: Internet
He had a full dance card and his black book was always full of numbers. Source: Internet
I visited favourite addresses in my little black book, added a few new gems, and suffice to say, the credit card took a rather brutal beating. Source: Internet
Stylish and compact, this little black book is a powerful asset. Source: Internet