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lending library
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lend·ing library (lndng)
n.
A library from which books may be borrowed or rented for a minimal fee. Also called circulating library.
lending library
n
1. (Library Science & Bibliography) Also called (esp US) circulating library the department of a public library providing books for use outside the building
2. (Library Science & Bibliography) a small commercial library
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Noun1.lending library - library that provides books for use outside the building
circulating library
depository library, library - a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study
Translations
lending library n → biblioteca (con servizio di prestito di libri)
lending library n → biblioteca (con servizio di prestito di libri)


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