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diary(2)(dictionary)
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diary(encyclopedia)
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Diary of Anne Frank, The(dictionary)
Bridget Jones's Diary(dictionary)

diary(2) (iou)



diary noun. L16.
[Latin diarium journal, diary, (in pl.) daily allowance, from dies day: see -ARY1. In sense 3 ellipt. for diary fever.]
A daily record of events, transactions, thoughts, etc., esp. ones involving the writer. L16.
D. Fraser He began to keep..a private diary of his thoughts and experiences.
A book in which to keep such a record, usu. having dates printed in it; a book or calendar with daily memoranda, esp. for people with a particular interest; a person's list of forthcoming engagements. E17.
DESK diary.
A fever or other illness lasting only for a day. M-L17.