English Explanatory Dictionary

booklegging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The illicit publication and distribution of banned books.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊk.lɛɡ.ɪŋ/ en-au-booklegging.ogg

Word forms

booklegging

Etymology

Blend of book + bootlegging, by analogy with bootlegging.

Related words

booklegger samizdat
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