vade-mecum

Definitions of vade-mecum
  1. noun
    a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
    synonyms: manuel
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    types:
    manuel
    a small handbook
    guide
    something that offers basic information or instruction
    mode d'emploi
    a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
    type of:
    ouvrage de référence
    a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
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