writing desk

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noun
  1. a piece of furniture with a surface for writing, with drawers and pigeonholes for writing materials.

  2. a portable case that when opened forms a surface on which to write.

Origin of writing desk

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First recorded in 1605–15

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writing desk

noun
  1. a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers and compartments for papers, writing materials, etc

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