Bookman

Origin

From Middle English bocman, from Old English bōcmann ("bookman, a holder of bookland"), equivalent to book + man.

Full definition of bookman

Noun

1. (Old English Law) One who held bookland.
2. A studious or learned man; a scholar; a student; one who is more familiar with books than with people and things.
3. One who sells or publishes books; a bookseller.