bookwork

noun

1

: the manufacture of books as distinct from newspaper or magazine printing or from job work

2

: work that involves the use of books: such as

a

: schoolwork

b

: paper work

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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