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ACCOUNT-BOOK

\ɐkˈa͡ʊntbˈʊk], \ɐkˈa‍ʊntbˈʊk], \ɐ_k_ˈaʊ_n_t_b_ˈʊ_k]\

Definitions of ACCOUNT-BOOK

1856 - A Law Dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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A book kept by a merchant, trader, mechanic, or other person, in which are entered from time to time the transactions of his trade or business. Vide Books; Entry; Original entry.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

n. A book used for keeping accounts.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

A book containing accounts.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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