n. A book-shaped needlecase, having leaves of cloth into which the needles are stuck.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A book-shaped needlecase, having leaves of cloth into which the needles are stuck.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Pieces of cloth, kid, chamois, or other material, cut and sewed together in the form of the leaves of a book, and protected by book-like covers, used to contain needles, which are stuck into the leaves.
Word Usage
"She would run off with your scissors, your bodkin, your needlebook, and your spool of cotton; she would stuff your handkerchief in her pocket by mistake; she'd break the strings of your bag, trying to open it; she'd try your spectacles on to her kitten, and tie your new tippet on the dog Ponto's neck."