white book

noun

1. an official report issued by a government, usually bound in white.

white book

noun

1. an official government publication in some countries

Word History and Origins

Origin of white book¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Clytie's low-necked white book muslin rested softly on Clytie's white, plump shoulders.

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Her mind was a white book, with clear writing about weather and beasts and growing things.

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I'm gettin' a new frock, white book muslin, trimmed wi' green leaves an' a green sash.

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The filmy white had been lifted in the process of sewing, and a little exquisitely bound white book was disclosed beneath it.

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This I may give in full from the very lame translation in the American white book.

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