'Libraries' definitions:
Definition of 'Libraries'
From: GCIDE
- Library \Li"bra*ry\ (l[imac]"br[asl]*r[y^]), n.; pl. Libraries (-r[i^]z). [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.]
- 1. A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private library; a public library. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A building or apartment appropriated for holding such a collection of books. --Holland. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Libraries'
- Library,
- Circulating library,
- depository library,
- lending library,
- library card,
- library catalog,
- library catalogue,
- library fine,
- library paste,
- library program,
- library routine,
- library science,
- program library,
- public library,
- subroutine library,
- master of library science,
- nag hammadi library,
- national library of medicine,
- bachelor of arts in library science,
- master of arts in library science,
- u.s. national library of medicine,
- united states national library of medicine