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School bookcase (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

satchel

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This clue could be a double definition.

'school' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'bookcase' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for satchel that I've seen before include "Shoulder bag as for schoolbooks" , "Bag with a strap for books" , "Carrier for school books" , "Schoolchild's carrier" , "Get school item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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