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book table

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Definition of book table

: a table with shelves beneath for books

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First Known Use of book table

1809, in the meaning defined above

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“Book table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/book%20table. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.

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