bibliolatry (excessive reverence for the letter of the bible)

  • 1biblio- — comb. form denoting a book or books. Etymology: Gk f. biblion book * * * combining form Etymology: Middle French, from Latin, from Greek, from biblion more at bible …

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  • 2bibliolater — noun Date: 1847 1. one having excessive reverence for the letter of the Bible 2. one overly devoted to books • bibliolatrous adjective • bibliolatry noun …

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