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
It had the appearance of being a lady's secretaire or something of the kind.
From The Four Corners of the World by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
Then, having first bolted the door of his room, he made a thorough search throughout the secretaire.
From A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) by Frances Eleanor Trollope
She went to her secretaire, and, taking out the receipt, showed it to him, saying, "I suppose this is clear enough?"
From The Queen's Necklace by Alexandre Dumas père
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