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Definition of Closed book
1. Noun. Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained. "It remains one of nature's secrets"
Generic synonyms: Perplexity
Derivative terms: Enigmatic, Enigmatic, Enigmatical, Mysterious, Mysterious, Mystify, Mystify
Definition of Closed book
1. Noun. (idiomatic) A person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Closed Book
Literary usage of Closed book
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1856)
"St. Peter, with a closed Book. — Knowing that one distinguishing mark between St.
Peter and St. Paul is a closed book in the hands of the latter, ..."
2. Catalogue of the Historical Library of Andrew Dickson White, First President by Andrew Dickson White, George Lincoln Burr (1889)
"Anno /J/o; 10.6x8.2; half-length portrait, facing to right ; upon the head a flat
cap ; in the hands a closed book ; very closely trimmed. 38. ..."
3. The Archaeological Journal by British Archaeological Association (1920)
"Upon the right are St. William of York, mitred, holding a closed book in his
right hand, whilst in his left he supports his archiepiscopal cross-staff, ..."
4. The Story of Cambridge by Charles William Stubbs (1905)
"Andrew Perne, Master, in his Doctor's robes and holding a closed book in both
his hands, by him are his Arms, viz. : or on a chevron between three pelican's ..."
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