bookstack

[ book-stak ]

noun

1. Usually bookstacks. stack ( def 5 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookstack¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; book + stack

Example Sentences

He turned again to the bookstack, and said: "I will hear the defence."

From Project Gutenberg

The creature on the bookstack was nodding and signing to Fiona, but she was too engrossed with a single thought to notice him.

From Project Gutenberg