vade mecum

It is an excellent book, and ought to be the Vade mecum of every Christian.
The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius|Jean Lvesque de Burigny
Should prove a vade-mecum to Mining Engineers and all engaged in practical work.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
This excellent handbook will prove a perfect Vade-mecum to those engaged in the practical work of Mining and Metallurgy.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
It would do a world of good if many of the older Masons would make it their 'vade mecum.'
Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason|George Thornburgh

The essential point is that it was a something "handy," a vade mecum for the average gentleman who aimed to be a good Christian.
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam|Ephraim Emerton

British Dictionary definitions for vade mecum

vade mecum

/ (ˈvɑːdɪ ˈmeɪkʊm) /

noun

a handbook or other aid carried on the person for immediate use when needed

Word Origin for vade mecum

C17: from Latin, literally: go with me

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