noun
bookman
Bookman (noun) means a person deeply devoted to books and reading; a scholar. Example: “He was every inch a bookman, with shelves overflowing into the hallway.”
noun
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A person deeply devoted to books and reading; a scholar.
"He was every inch a bookman, with shelves overflowing into the hallway."
How to use bookman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned term for someone who loves and lives among books.
When to use it
Somewhat literary and dated; "bookworm" is the more common modern equivalent.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bookmen
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Etymology
From Old English bocmann, originally denoting someone who held "bookland" — land granted by a written charter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bookman” mean?
The word “bookman” means a person deeply devoted to books and reading; a scholar. In plain terms, an old-fashioned term for someone who loves and lives among books.
How do you use “bookman” in a sentence?
Here is “bookman” used in a sentence: “He was every inch a bookman, with shelves overflowing into the hallway.”
What part of speech is “bookman”?
“Bookman” is a noun.
Where does the word “bookman” come from?
The word “bookman” comes from Old English. From Old English bocmann, originally denoting someone who held "bookland" — land granted by a written charter.
