bookmaker

English

/ˈbʊkmeɪkəɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who prints or binds books.
  • A person who compiles books from the writings of others.
  • A person (or a business) who calculates odds and accepts bets, especially on horse racing; a bookie.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bokmakere affix from English book (verb, book) + English maker.

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English

maker

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