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bookcase
noun book·case \-ˌkās\
: a piece of furniture with shelves to hold books
Full Definition of BOOKCASE
: a piece of furniture consisting of shelves to hold books
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First Known Use of BOOKCASE
1726
Rhymes with BOOKCASE
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BOOKCASE Defined for Kids
bookcase
noun book·case \ˈbu̇k-ˌkās\
Definition of BOOKCASE for Kids
: a set of shelves to hold books
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