"bookhunter" meaning in All languages combined

See bookhunter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bookhunters [plural]
Etymology: book + hunter Etymology templates: {{com|en|book|hunter}} book + hunter Head templates: {{en-noun}} bookhunter (plural bookhunters)
  1. An individual who seeks out rare or valuable books. Related terms: book-hunt
    Sense id: en-bookhunter-en-noun-3ybvCYBx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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