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bookright

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The right of a will or charter

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of book-right (“the right to a book or publication”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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History

Etymology

Calque of Old English bōcriht; equivalent to book + right.

From book + right.