scrutoire
Americannoun
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If only for Montague's sake the papers of the Plot must not be found lying open upon Kelly's scrutoire, and the box which held them broken among a litter of ashes.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
All this while he had not looked towards the scrutoire.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
So for the first time Kelly looked at Montague and the scrutoire.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
Here Lockhard entered, and put the leathern scrutoire, or mail-box, into his hands.
From The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott
The posture of affairs then was this: Colonel Montague and Hutchins were standing in Mr. Kelly's room close to the scrutoire and the open window.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
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