'Scriptoria' definitions:

Definition of 'Scriptoria'

From: GCIDE
  • Scriptorium \Scrip*to"ri*um\, n.; pl. Scriptoria. [LL. See Scriptory.] In an abbey or monastery, the room set apart for writing or copying manuscripts; in general, a room devoted to writing. [1913 Webster]
  • Writing rooms, or scriptoria, where the chief works of Latin literature . . . were copied and illuminated. --J. R. Green. [1913 Webster]