book piles

noun

A representation of a pile of books, designed to decorate a bookplate; a bookplate bearing such a design.

Meanings

nounbook piles pl (plural only)
  1. datedobsoletepluralplural onlyA representation of a pile of books, designed to decorate a bookplate; a bookplate bearing such a design.
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APA

book piles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/book%20piles

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