'Escritoire' definitions:

Definition of 'escritoire'

From: WordNet
noun
A desk used for writing [syn: secretary, writing table, escritoire, secretaire]

Definition of 'Escritoire'

From: GCIDE
  • Escritoire \Es`cri*toire"\, n. [OF. escritoire, F. ['e]critoire, LL. scriptorium, fr. L. scriptorius belonging to writing, fr. sribere to write. See Script, and cf. Scrutoire.] A piece of furniture used as a writing table, commonly with drawers, pigeonholes, and the like; a secretary or writing desk. [1913 Webster]