What does "directory" mean?

Directory: A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory used by the nonconformists instead of the Prayer Book.

Additional senses

  1. 2.A book containing the names and residences of the inhabitants of any place, or of classes of them; an address book; as, a business directory.
  2. 3.Etym: [Cf. F. directoire.] A body of directors; board of management; especially, a committee which held executive power in France under the first republic.
  3. 4.Direction; guide. [R.] Whitlock.

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