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Library
Pronunciation : Li"bra*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [OE. librairie, F. librairie bookseller's shop, book trade, formerly, a library, fr. libraire bookseller, L. librarius, from liber book; cf. libraria bookseller's shop, librarium bookcase, It. libreria. See Libel.]
Definition : 1. A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private library; a public library.
2. A building or apartment appropriated for holding such a collection of books. Holland.
pl. Libraries.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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