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Word: bookophiliac (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1941-1941
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Careerpuellae bookophiliac. Those who study hard. These account for most of the 33 1-3 per cent that eschew (or are eschewed by) men. They like to think of "higher things" like the hereafter, science, or the Harvard Freshman Jubilee. They are noted for a dreamy, far-away look, and may be found curled up with their books in armchairs, the latter usually surrounded by cigarette butts...

Author: By M. S. K., | Title: CIRCLING THE SQUARE | 11/13/1941 | See Source »

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