n. 1. Work done upon a book or books (as in a printing office), in distinction from newspaper or job work. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Study; application to books. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. (Zool.) Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A student closely attached to books or addicted to study; a reader without appreciation. [ 1913 Webster ]
I wanted but a black gown and a salary to be as mere a bookworm as any there. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]