- 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.
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