Bouquiniste (noun)
buh-keh-nest
A dealer in secondhand books.
Not used very often any more which is a shame because it’s such a beautiful word, from the French bouquin old book .
Example sentences
“I have a little money left, I shall take a wander down to the Bouquiniste and see if they have any bargains ”
“Her dream job was always to become a Bouquiniste.”
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