biblioklept

[ bib-lee-uh-klept ]

noun

1. a person who steals books.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biblioklept¹

1880–85; biblio- + Greek kléptēs thief; kleptomania

Example Sentences

This sentence has naturally caused us to reflect on the ethical character of the biblioklept.

From Project Gutenberg

Shall we say, then, that the Robustious Philistine is the worse citizen, while the Biblioklept is the worse man?

From Project Gutenberg

There is a thievish nature more hateful than even the biblioklept.

From Project Gutenberg