bibliolater en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌbɪbliˈɑlətɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˌbɪbliˈɒlətə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From biblio- + -later.
Meanings
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A worshipper of books, especially the Bible.
1847-1848, Thomas De Quincey, "Protestantism", in Tait's Edinburgh Magazine Oh , glory of retribution to see the wicked judge of New England roasted in the fire which himself had kindled - to see the cruel bibliolater, in Hamlet's words , " hoist by his own petard . ”
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bibliolaters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
pt bibliólatra (worshipper of books)