Gadit

Book

Definitions (2)
1nounA set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together along one side and encased between protective covers.
She borrowed a book from the library.
He wrote a book about his travels.
The book was filled with beautiful illustrations.
2verbTo arrange for someone to have a seat on a plane, a room in a hotel, etc.
I need to book a flight to New York.
She booked a table for dinner at the restaurant.
They booked a hotel room for the weekend.
Idioms & expressions
in someone's good books, To be in favor with someone.
throw the book at someone, To punish someone as severely as possible.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
bōc
Originally meant
a written document or record
Background
The word 'book' comes from the Old English 'bōc', which originally referred to a written document or record. It is related to the Old High German 'buoh' and Gothic 'bōka', all of which referred to written works. The term has retained its meaning over centuries, evolving from physical scrolls and manuscripts to the bound volumes we recognize today.