Cottonian Library
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The remarkable library founded by the noted antiquary Sir Robert
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Cottonian Library” mean?
The remarkable library founded by the noted antiquary Sir Robert
Is “Cottonian Library” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.