Daybooks

/ˈdeɪˌbʊks/ noun

Definition

Plural of daybook; multiple daily records, journals, or ledgers used for recording transactions or events.

Etymology

Plural form of daybook; follows standard English pluralization. Historical daybooks are among the most important documents for understanding daily life in past eras.

Kelly Says

Merchants' daybooks from the 1700s tell us what people bought, how they spent money, and which goods were rare or cheap—they're like Instagram posts for the economy of the past.

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