booktoken

English

Noun

booktoken (plural booktokens)

1. Alternative form of book token
   • 1981, Michael De Larrabeiti, The Bunce, →ISBN, page 77:

     I suppose you think he wants to give me a booktoken for my granny?

   • 1985, Peter Finch, How to Publish Your Poetry: A Practical Guide, page 96:

     Once a five-shilling booktoken and publication in the society newsletter was sufficient, now it has to be at least hundreds to ensure the competition's success.

   • 2012, Philip Larkin, Anthony Thwaite, Philip Larkin: Letters to Monica, →ISBN:

     Thank you for your birthday card: you have an eye for these things. I had: socks, handkerchiefs, booktoken, record. And some chocolate cake.