booklore

English

noun
Definitions
  • Factual information concerning books, for example regarding such matters as authors and the history of publication and printing.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English boclore inherited from Old English bōclār (learning, booklore) affix from English book (verb, book) + English lore (learning, knowledge, study of).

Origin

English

lore

Gloss

learning, knowledge, study of

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