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fall front

American  

noun

  1. a part of a desk front, hinged at the lower end and opening out to provide a writing surface.


Etymology

Origin of fall front

First recorded in 1900–05

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Every fall, front lawns are lined with ritual tents to celebrate the week long holiday of Sukkot.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 29, 2018

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