n. A book containing the list and pedigrees of one or more herds of choice breeds of cattle; -- also called herd record, or herd register. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Hand + book; cf. AS. handbōc, or G. handbuch. ] 1. A book of reference, to be carried in the hand; a manual; a guidebook. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A book containing reference information for a specific field; as, the Handbook of Chemistry. [ PJC ]