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circ

circ

9.8
A library desk where people borrow and return books
  • noun
  • Jargon
: circular
  • At the circ desk, you can borrow and return books for the semester.
  • CIRC-389, 50 p.

Examples

  • In my next blog, I'll share with you my report and minutes on the work of CIRC.

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  • I also plan to publish the CIRC annual report.

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  • One thing that might be helpful for you to know is that circ.

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  • After learning the truth, a circ'd penis is such a sad thing to me.

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  • My husband is also circ'd, as you said, and I don't consider either of us lucky.

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  • I have seen many instances when grown women discussing circ have led to a major breakdown in civility.

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  • Check out Miriam Pollack's writings on male circ if you don't believe me, or Hillary Clinton's delusion quote.

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  • The library's circ hours are posted on the front door for visitors.

  • To check out a book, please visit the circ counter during operating hours.

Surface Forms

circ singular
circs plural

Etymology

Circ is a short form of circulation, built from a root that means 'movement around'. That helps remember the library circ desk: it is where books 'move around' to readers and back.