"bookstorekeeper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bookstorekeepers [plural]
Etymology: From bookstore and storekeeper. Etymology templates: {{m|en|bookstore}} bookstore, {{m|en|storekeeper}} storekeeper Head templates: {{en-noun}} bookstorekeeper (plural bookstorekeepers)
  1. One who operates a bookstore. Synonyms: bookshopkeeper
    Sense id: en-bookstorekeeper-en-noun-3IfIouxN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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