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escritoire

noun es·cri·toire \ˈes-krə-ˌtwär\

Definition of ESCRITOIRE

:  a writing table or desk; specifically :  secretary 4b
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Origin of ESCRITOIRE

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

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