dictionary catalog
noun
a library catalog having all its entries, including authors, titles, subjects, etc., in one general alphabetical sequence.
Origin of dictionary catalog
1An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Words Nearby dictionary catalog
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How to use dictionary catalog in a sentence
A dictionary catalog for the public in the general library, duplicated in part in the catalog department (Official catalog).
A dictionary catalog will be useful in teaching the child to look up subjects for himself.
If a dictionary catalog is made it will prove to be most helpful to the serious students.
A Library Primer | John Cotton DanaAll of this material is listed in a separate dictionary catalog prepared expressly for the school's use.
There is a pretty general agreement that the dictionary catalog is the most desirable for department libraries.
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