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Book-Learned Book"-learned`, a
Defn: Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books. [Often in
a disparaging sense.]
Whate'er these book-learned blockheads say, Solon's the veriest fool
in all the play. Dryden.
BOOKLESS
Book"less, a.
Defn: Without books; unlearned. Shenstone.
BOOKLET
Book"let, n.
Defn: A little book. T. Arnold.
BOOKMAKER
Book"mak`er, n.
1. One who writes and publishes books; especially, one who gathers his materials from other books; a compiler.
2. (Horse Racing)
Defn: A betting man who "makes a book." See To make a book, under
Book, n.
BOOKMAN
Book"man, n.; pl. Bookmen (.
Defn: A studious man; a scholar. Shak.
BOOKMARK
Book"mark`, n.
Defn: Something placed in a book to guide in finding a particular page or passage; also, a label in a book to designate the owner; a bookplate.
BOOKMATE
Book"mate`, n. Etym: [Book + mate.]
Defn: A schoolfellow; an associate in study.
BOOKMONGER
Book"mon`ger, n.
Defn: A dealer in books.