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) A book containing details of the enormities practiced in the English monasteries and religious houses, compiled by order of their visitors under Henry VIII., to hasten their dissolution.
) One of several books of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes; -- so called either from the color of the binding, or from the character of the contents.

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) One of several books of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes; -- so called either from the color of the binding, or from the character of the contents.