escritoire

== English == === Alternative forms === scrutoire, scrutore (obsolete) === Etymology === From French escritoire, from escrire (“to write”) (obsolete forms of écritoire and écrire, respectively) + -oire (“a tool or object”). Doublet of scriptorium. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌɛskɹɪˈtwɑːɹ/ === Noun === escritoire (plural escritoires) A writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface. ==== Synonyms ==== bureau, secretary, secretary desk ==== Related terms ==== escritorial ==== Translations ==== === References ===