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bookshelf


book·shelf

noun \-ˌshelf\

Definition of BOOKSHELF

: an open shelf for holding books
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First Known Use of BOOKSHELF

1623

Rhymes with BOOKSHELF

herself, himself, itself, myself, nonself, oneself, ourself, top-shelf, thyself, yourself

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