escritoire


es·cri·toire

noun \ˈes-krə-ˌtwär\

Definition of ESCRITOIRE

: a writing table or desk; specifically : secretary 4b

Origin of ESCRITOIRE

obsolete French, writing desk, scriptorium, from Medieval Latin scriptorium
First Known Use: 1664

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