A religious and philosophical concept originating in the Latin Middle Ages which views nature as a book to be read for knowledge and understanding.

Alternative form of bookbinder

plural of booking lad

(rail transport, dated, Britain) A young male employee in a signal box who records the movement of trains past the box.

present participle of book up

(chess, slang) Extremely knowledgable in a particular opening as a result of intensive study.

simple past tense and past participle of book up

(informal, dated) A racing form, or a chart recording previous performances, of racehorses, etc.

Alternative form of bookworm

plural of book-worm