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单词 promptuary
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Definition of promptuary in English:

promptuary

noun ˈprɒm(p)tjʊəri
rare

  • A handbook or notebook containing a summary or compilation of information.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The textual constraints built into this promptuary 'do not coerce anyone' - at least, not by themselves.
    • The promptuaries for preachers, particularly developed from the fourteenth century, are crowded with learning.
    • The genealogy in the Promptuary, after all, stretches back to Adam.
    • Collections of this kind were to serve as a promptuary or preparatory store essential for speakers and writers.
    • Dr. Mill's view was to accumulate various readings as a promptuary to the judicious and critical reader.
    Synonyms
    manual, instructions, instruction booklet, instruction manual, reference manual, abc, a to z, almanac, companion, directory, compendium

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'storehouse'): from Latin promptuarium, from promptus 'brought to light' (see prompt).
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