account book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of account book
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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Another dimension of Abbe, scholars say, is encoded in a light-brown leather account book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
There's also an account book belonging to Revere's descendants and a sign painted black bearing the name of Revere's son, Joseph W. Revere.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 11, 2021
There’s also an account book belonging to Paul Revere’s descendants and a sign painted black bearing the name of Paul Revere’s son, Joseph W. Revere.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
According to Games's account book, the BBC paid him 200 guineas, plus 70 guineas for an on-screen clock and 15 guineas "retainer".
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2013
He did not wait for her to sit down before opening the account book and paging through to a section marked with a ribbon.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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