secretaire

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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

In the bedroom I write in is Dr. Johnson’s own bookcase and secretaire; with looking glass in the panels which often reflected his uncouth shape. 

From Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1 by Wright, William Aldis

Same Scene:—Dibbs discovered by secretaire, large sword in hand, and polishing it with emery cloth, L. Dibbs.

From Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts by Shirley, Arthur

But, Gibbs, it will not, I think, be any part of your duty to mention to any one at present the losses I have spoken of from my secretaire.

From A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor