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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
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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)
bookie
gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
Translations
bookmaker [ˈbʊkmeɪkəʳ] N → corredor m de apuestas GREYHOUND RACING
bookmaker [ˈbʊkmeɪkər] n → bookmaker m
bookmaker [ˈbʊkˌmeɪkəʳ] n → bookmaker m inv, allibratore m
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The last time I called on him to conclude the transaction we were interrupted by a person, something like a cross between a bookmaker and a private secretary, who, entering through a door which was not the anteroom door, walked up and stooped to whisper into his ear.
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