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church book

American  

noun

  1. any of various books commonly used by a church, as a service book or a parish register.


Etymology

Origin of church book

before 1050; Middle English, Old English

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Like Woods, she was already steeped in DiAngelo’s ideas; Southern had led two church book groups in discussing “White Fragility.”

From New York Times Jul. 15, 2020

At age 11, he picked up a virology textbook at a church book fair.

From New York Times May 14, 2018

Very tiny, dainty little books can be purchased at the church book stores, full of these prayers.

From Making Good on Private Duty by Lounsbery, Harriet Camp

The Squire took up the church book and began to read the ceremony, but Lizzī stopped him.

From Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 by Various

Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived here on the afternoon of his birthday in 1745, stabling his horse in the church, while the vicar fled from what he described in the church book as "the Rebels."

From From John O'Groats to Land's End by Naylor, Robert

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