ETYM Latin compendium that which is weighed, saved, or shortened, a short way, from compendere to weigh; com- + pendere to weigh. Related to Pension, Compend.
A concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work.
Summary; epitome.
ETYM Old Eng. giae, French guide, Italian guida. Related to Guide.
Someone who shows the way by leading or advising.
ETYM Hand + book; cf. AS. handbôc, or German handbuch.
A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location; SYN. enchiridion, vade mecum.
ETYM Cf. French manuel, Late Lat. manuale. Related to Manual.
A small handbook.