bookman
[boo k-muh n, -man]
noun, plural book·men [boo k-muh n, -men] /ˈbʊk mən, -ˌmɛn/.
a studious or learned man; scholar.
a person whose occupation is selling or publishing books.
Origin of bookman
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It was rather late and our bookman was disinclined to seek a restaurant.
The Book-Hunter at HomeP. B. M. Allan
But to tell the truth our bookman is not a bit the wiser as to Reginald FitzRanulf!
The Book-Hunter at HomeP. B. M. Allan
The bookman assented, though inwardly he could not but agree with Mrs. Brown.
The Book-Hunter at HomeP. B. M. Allan
The bookman sympathised with him, but asked what was the proposed name.
The Book-Hunter at HomeP. B. M. Allan
The bookman is not always killed in a man by service in the field.
The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915Basil L. Gildersleeve