vade mecum: Meaning and Definition of

va•de me•cum

Pronunciation: (vā'dē mē'kum, vä'-), [key]
— pl. va•de me•cums.
  1. something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.
  2. a book for ready reference; manual; handbook.
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