Meanings
Named after the smuggling practice of hiding contraband inside large hollowed-out books, especially Bibles. See Modern Mechanix for a 1928 example. Apparently it began as a term of art amongst book dealers; see the 1966 citation.
A book that has had some of its interior removed for the purpose of storing small items.
Example Sentences
1
He used the smuggler's bible to outsmart the customs officials.
2
The detective found a smuggler's bible hidden inside the suspect's bag.
3
The authorities seized a copy of the smuggler's bible during the raid.
4
Many illicit goods were discovered with the help of the smuggler's bible.
5
The criminal organization relied on the information provided in the smuggler's bible.
