Book, n.
- 1. Work, volume.
- 2. Main division (of a written work), part.
Booked up. Posted, well-informed, au fait, au courant.
Bookish, a. Given to reading, fond of books, fond of study, very studious.
Book-keeper, n. Accountant.
Book-learned, a. Versed in books.
Book-madness, n. Bibliomania.
Book-maker, n.
- 1. Compiler.
- 2. Bettor, layer of odds.
Book-making, n.
- 1. Compilation.
- 2. Betting, laying of odds.
Bookseller, n. Bibliopole, bibliopolist.
Bookstore, n. [U.S.] Bookseller’s shop.
Bookworm, n. Great reader or student (without discrimination and without definite purpose).
Booley, n. [Irish.] Nomad, wanderer.
Boom, v. n.
- 1. Roar, resound, drone, hum.
- 2. Rush, bound, dash forward.
Boom, n. Resounding noise, roar, booming, droning, deep and hollow humming.
Boon, n.
- 1. Gift, present, benefaction, grant, favor.