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Definition of great book in English: great booknoun ˌɡreɪt ˈbʊk historical 1A book of financial accounts, a ledger. 2Specifically. A ledger containing a list of the creditors of some continental European states, originally that instituted in France in 1793. Usually more fully "great book of (the) public debt". 3US. In plural (usually with capital initials). The body of literary works traditionally regarded as the most important or significant in (especially Western) literature; the canon; frequently attributive, designating a curriculum, etc., emphasizing the study of these works.
Origin Early 17th century. From great + book. Definition of great book in US English: great booknounˌɡreɪt ˈbʊk historical 1A book of financial accounts, a ledger. 2Specifically. A ledger containing a list of the creditors of some continental European states, originally that instituted in France in 1793. Usually more fully "great book of (the) public debt". 3US. In plural (usually with capital initials). The body of literary works traditionally regarded as the most important or significant in (especially Western) literature; the canon; frequently attributive, designating a curriculum, etc., emphasizing the study of these works.
Origin Early 17th century. From great + book. |