Word of the Day – Bouquiniste

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.”