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DOMESDAY- OR DOOMSDAY-BOOK

\dˈə͡ʊmsde͡ɪ ɔː dˈuːmsde͡ɪbˈʊk], \dˈə‍ʊmsde‍ɪ ɔː dˈuːmsde‍ɪbˈʊk], \d_ˈəʊ_m_s_d_eɪ__ ɔː d_ˈuː_m_s_d_eɪ_b_ˈʊ_k]\

Definitions of DOMESDAY- OR DOOMSDAY-BOOK

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A book compiled by order of William the Conqueror, containing a survey of all the lands in England, their value, owners, etc.; so called from its authority in doom or judgment on the matters contained in it.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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