escritoire

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[edit] English

An escritoire

[edit] Etymology

From French, from escrire, obsolete form of écrire + -oire, indicating a tool or object.

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  • (RP) IPA: /ˌɛskriˈtwɑː/
  • (US) IPA: /ˌɛskrɪˈtwɑːr/
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[edit] Noun

escritoire (plural escritoires)

  1. A writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface.

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A writing desk with a hinged door
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