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bookmaker
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book·mak·er  (bkmkr)
n.
1. One that edits, prints, publishes, or binds books.
2. One who accepts and pays off bets, as on a horserace. Also called bookie.

bookmaking n.

bookmaker [ˈbʊkˌmeɪkə]
n
(Group Games / Gambling, except Cards) a person who as an occupation accepts bets, esp on horseraces, and pays out to winning betters
bookmaking  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bookmaker - a maker of booksbookmaker - a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books
maker, shaper - a person who makes things
2.bookmaker - a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)bookmaker - a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
Translations
bookmaker [ˈbʊkmeɪkəʳ] Ncorredor m de apuestas GREYHOUND RACING
bookmaker [ˈbʊkmeɪkər] nbookmaker m
bookmaker [ˈbʊkˌmeɪkəʳ] nbookmaker m inv, allibratore m


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