Where does “bookman” come from?
bookman (English) comes from Middle English bocman, from Old English bōcmann — bookman, a holder of bookland.
bookman (English): One who held bookland; A studious or learned man;...
Definitions
- One who held bookland; A studious or learned man;...
Ancestry of “bookman”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bocman | — |
| 2 | Old English | bōcmann | bookman, a holder of bookland |
Words derived from “bookman”