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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Library

/(lī"brā̇*ry̆)/ · Li·bra·ry · IPA /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/
01 n. A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private library; a public library.
pl. Libraries ((-rĭz))
  1. 1.
    A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private library; a public library.
  2. 2.
    A building or apartment appropriated for holding such a collection of books.