writing desk

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noun

a piece of furniture with a surface for writing, with drawers and pigeonholes for writing materials.
a portable case that when opened forms a surface on which to write.

Origin of writing desk

First recorded in 1605–15

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Related Words for writing desk

davenport, desk, escritoire, secretary, secretaire

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Historical Examples of writing desk

He rummaged through his writing-desk in vain, and then gave up the search.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
Think, ladies, of the secrets this writing-desk might whisper if it would!
The Eternal City
Hall Caine
It is now in that writing-desk; and I have—I feel it—a friend the-more in the world.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I.
Charles James Lever
I unlocked my writing-desk at once, and handed him his own letter.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II)
Charles James Lever
Just unstrap that writing-desk, and I will write a few lines.
Luttrell Of Arran
Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for writing desk

writing desk

noun

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

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