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library

li.brary \'li--.brer-e-\ n [ME, fr. ML librarium, fr. L, neut. of librarius 
   of books, fr. l] often attrib ibr-, liber book - more at LEAF 1a: a place 
   in which books, manuscripts, musical scores, or other literary  and 
   artistic materials are kept for use but not for sale 1b: a collection of 
   literary or artistic materials (as books or prints)  1c: an institution for 
   the custody or administration of such a collection  2a: a series of related 
   books issued by a publisher  2b: a specialized collection or reference 
   material; specif : MOR GUE