Li″bra‐ry (lī″brā̍‐ry̆), n.; pl.Libraries (–rĭz). [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.