noun Date: before 12th century 1. a book capable of being conveniently carried as a ready reference ; manual , a concise reference book covering a particular subject, 2. a bookmaker's book of bets, a place where bookmaking is carried on
HANDBOOK
Meaning of HANDBOOK in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012