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book⋅work

[book-wurk]
–noun
1. work or research that requires studying or reading, as distinguished from laboratory experimentation or the like.
2. bookkeeping or other paperwork necessary to the running of a business.
3. Printing. work on books or pamphlets, as distinguished from work on newspapers.
Also, book-work.


Origin:
1840–50; book + work; cf. OE bōcweorc study, independently formed from same elements
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