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Difference between Book of words and Word-book

book of words—(coll.) printed instructions (not necessarily in a book form): I can’t quite see how to put this thing together. Where’s the book of words? word-book— 1. a list of words with meanings, etc.: It would, however, seem almost necessary to emphasize that this Word-Book is not a dictionary of school slang. 2. libretto […]

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Difference between Book-holder and Book-keeper

book-holder—(dated) a theatrical prompter: Bentley supplies evidence for the existence of a functionary called the “prompter” or “book-holder” from about 1615 on. There is little evidence about his precise duties. book-keeper—a person who keeps accounts of a business, public office, etc.: The telegram contained the offer of a job, that of a book-keeper on a […]

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Difference between Book agent and Booking agent

book agent—(U.S.) a person who promotes the sale of books: They may both be glad to invoke the aid of the despised book agent, who carries literature from door to door. booking agent—an official selling advance tickets at a railway station, etc.: When booking tickets with any one of the airlines, reference the appropriate file […]

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