vade mecum

Definitions of vade mecum

1. noun

   a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
   synonyms: enchiridion, handbook

   types:

   manual

   a small handbook

   bible

   a book regarded as authoritative in its field

   guide, guidebook

   something that offers basic information or instruction

   ready reckoner, reckoner

   a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation

   consuetudinal, consuetudinary

   a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)

   grimoire

   a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons)

   book of instructions, instruction manual, instructions, operating instructions

   a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

   reference manual

   a manual containing information organized in a summary manner

   sex manual

   a manual containing instruction in sexual techniques; intended to enhance the reader's sexual life

   field guide

   a guidebook describing natural objects of some type that might be encountered in the field

   roadbook

   a guidebook describing the roads of a country; contains maps and (sometimes) a gazetteer

   itinerary, travel guidebook

   a guidebook for travelers

   type of:

   book of facts, reference, reference book, reference work

   a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts