This week's word: vade mecum
The phrase means "goes with me" in Latin and refers to a portable book (often suspended from a belt), frequently consisting of leaves folded in a concertina or fold-out format. Such books could be consulted easily by physicians, for example, and often contain calendars, almanacs, and medical information.
Michelle P. Brown, Illuminated Manuscripts - A Guide to Technical Terms, 1994.
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