Book Word Definition

noun

A word that is encountered in writing but not usually in speech , which people may therefore not know how to pronounce (correctly).

Wiktionary

A word that is borrowed into a vernacular from a closely related literary language, thus being etymologically related to native vocabulary , but not showing regular sound changes.

French loyal and légal are both from Latin legalis . While the former was inherited, the latter is a book word.
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Origin of Book Word

  • From book +‎ word BOOK WORD .

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Words Starting With

BBOBOO

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DRDORD

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Words Starting With B and Ending With D

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With B9 Letter Words Ending With D