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noun
Skill in, or appreciation of, the editing and production design of books; being a connoisseur of books; love of books.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Skill in using books; profiting from one's reading; erudition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
From bookman + -ship. Compare penmanship.
