[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

vade mecum \va`de me"cum\ l., go with me.
   a book or other thing that a person carries with him as a
   constant companion; a manual; a handbook.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

vade mecum
     n : a concise reference book providing specific information
         about a subject or location syn: handbook, enchiridion
see also:
handbook enchiridion 

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