LIBRAL
Li"bral, a. Etym: [L. libralis, fr. libra the Roman pound.]
Defn: Of a pound weight. [Obs.] Johnson.
LIBRARIAN
Li*bra"ri*an, n. Etym: [See Library.]
1. One who has the care or charge of a library.
2. One who copies manuscript books. [Obs.] Broome.
LIBRARIANSHIP
Li*bra"ri*an*ship, n.
Defn: The office of a librarian.
LIBRARY Li"bra*ry, n.; pl. Libraries. Etym: [OE. librairie, F. librairie bookseller's shop, book trade, formerly, a library, fr. libraire bookseller, L. librarius, from liber book; cf. libraria bookseller's shop, librarium bookcase, It. libreria. See Libel.]
1. A considerable collection of books kept for use, and not as merchandise; as, a private library; a public library.
2. A building or apartment appropriated for holding such a collection of books. Holland.