shelfmark en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH- Proto-Indo-European *(s)kel(H)-p-der. Proto-Germanic *skelfōder. Proto-West Germanic *skelfu:der. Proto-West Germanic *skilfijā Old English sċylfe? Middle English schelfe English shelf English mark English shelfmark From shelf + mark.
Meanings
- The mark that shows the location or call number of a book or manuscript within a library; (loosely) synonym of call number.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shelfmarks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |