This is a glossary of words related to the Mafia. administration: the top-level "management" of an organized crime Family -- the boss, underboss and consigliere. associate: one who works with mobsters, but hasn't been asked to take the vow of Omertá; an almost confirmed, or made guy. barone: a baron or landlord. books, the: a phrase indicating membership in the Family. If there is a possibility for promotion, then the books are open. If not, the books are closed. borgata: an organized crime Family. capo: the Family member who leads a crew; short for caporegime or capodecina. captain: a capo.