good book

noun

often capitalized G&B

: bible

Examples of good book in a Sentence

what does the Good Book say about temptation?

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1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of good book was in 1651

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good book

noun

often capitalized G&B

: bible sense 1a

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