"slip case" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: slip cases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} slip case (plural slip cases)
  1. A removable protective covering for a book etc Synonyms: slip-case
    Sense id: en-slip_case-en-noun-a~1rbKFI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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