bibliopole

American  

[bib-lee-uh-pohl] / ˈbɪb li əˌpoʊl /

Also bibliopolist

noun

1. a bookseller, especially a dealer in rare or used books.

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bibliopole British  

/ ˌbɪblɪˈɒpəlɪst, ˈbɪblɪəʊˌpəʊl /

noun

1. a dealer in books, esp rare or decorative ones

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Other Word Forms

• bibliopolar adjective
• bibliopolic adjective
• bibliopolical adjective
• bibliopolically adverb
• bibliopolism noun
• bibliopolistic adjective
• bibliopoly noun

Etymology

Origin of bibliopole

First recorded in 1710–20; from Latin bibliopōla, from Greek bibliopṓlēs ( biblio- biblio- + pōl- (stem of pōleîn “to offer for sale, sell”) + -ēs agentive suffix)

Example Sentences

Now an old London bibliopole is taking a leaf out of their book.

From Economist

At length, by accident, he found the bibliopole in his shop.

From Project Gutenberg

I cherish the kindliest memory of that eminent bibliopole.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus, after a search of many weeks, the Western bibliopole succeeded in obtaining a well-thumbed specimen of the precious work.

From Project Gutenberg

With some qualification, I am happy to say that I believe the worthy bibliopole claims no more than his due.

From Project Gutenberg