scrittoio

Italian

Etymology

From Late Latin scrīptōrium (writing desk; writing room), derived from Classical Latin scrīptus (written), perfect passive participle of scrībō (to write). Doublet of scrittorio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /skritˈto.jo/
  • Rhymes: -ojo
  • Hyphenation: scrit‧tó‧io

Noun

scrittoio m (plural scrittoi)

  1. (uncommon) writing room
  2. (archaic or Tuscan) office
    Synonym: ufficio
  3. (furniture) writing desk, escritoire
    Synonym: scrivania
  4. (historical):
    1. a writing desk
    2. a portable stool used as a surface for writing
    3. a case containing writing instruments.

Further reading

  • scrittoio in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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