secretaire

secretaire

(ˌsɛkrɪˈtɛə) n (Furniture) an enclosed writing desk, usually having an upper cabinet section[C19: from French secrétaire; see secretary]

sec•re•taire

(ˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər)

n. a writing desk; secretary. [1810–20; < French secrétaire secretary]

secrétaire

A drop-front desk, sometimes with drawers below and a bookcase above.

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secretaire - a desk used for writing escritoire, writing table, secretarydesk - a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

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