LIBRARIAN

librarian, bibliothec

(noun) a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

librarian (plural librarians)

The keeper, manager of a library.

One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

A person who processes and organizes information.

Synonyms

• library-keeper (archaic)

Source: Wiktionary


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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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