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

Scene:—The same; Mrs. Selwyn is discovered seated at secretaire writing; Grace looking over her shoulder.

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

She walked to her little secretaire, opened it and pulled out a drawer.

From The Angel of Terror by Wallace, Edgar

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 Trollope, Frances Eleanor