secretaire

Example Sentences

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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

Then he rose and with unsteady gait went to his secretaire, and began to rummage in the secret drawers of the old-fashioned piece of furniture.

From The Chief Justice A Novel by Franzos, Karl Emil

Then the nurse went to the dressing-table and took the watch with its chain and pendant key, and opened the drawer in the secretaire.

From Notwithstanding by Cholmondeley, Mary

She had closed and locked the secretaire and she handed the man the key.

From The Green Rust by Wallace, Edgar