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book·ie  (bk)
n.
See bookmaker.
bookie
Noun
Informal short for bookmaker
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Noun1.bookiebookie - a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
bookmaker
gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
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