bibliopole

[ bib-lee-uh-pohl ]

noun

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

bibliopole

/ ˌbɪblɪˈɒpəlɪst; ˈbɪblɪəʊˌpəʊl /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌbibliˈopoly, noun

Other Words From

• bib·li·o·pol·ic [bib-lee-, uh, -, pol, -ik], bibli·o·poli·cal bibli·o·polar adjective
• bibli·o·poli·cal·ly adverb
• bib·li·op·o·lism [bib-lee-, op, -, uh, -liz-, uh, m], bibli·opo·ly noun
• bibli·opo·listic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibliopole¹

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibliopole¹

C18: from Latin bibliopōla , from Greek bibliopōlēs bookseller, from biblio- + pōlein to sell

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