secretaire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of secretaire
1810–20; < French secrétaire secretary
Example Sentences
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Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023
The independent judicial officer heard evidence and submissions from Fillol, who pleaded guilty, from the Stade Francais Paris secretaire general, Cedric Boudarel, and from the club's legal counsel.
From The Guardian • Apr. 11, 2013
She ran out of the room and was back almost immediately, to find Jean standing with her back to the secretaire examining the ruins of her late handkerchief with a smile.
From The Angel of Terror by Wallace, Edgar
The little study beyond must be visited, and here are Miss Adeline Sergeant's secretaire and library.
From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.
There sat the worthy Baptiste enthroned behind a secretaire which was always littered with papers, petitions, letters, the usual paraphernalia that pertains to a man of influence.
From Petticoat Rule by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
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