davenport
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈdævənˌpɔrt/
- Archaic
:
escritorio
- He admired the davenport in the corner, noting how its elegant design complemented the room's decor.
Examples
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In her study, the davenport served as a perfect spot for writing letters and storing stationery.
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Sitting on our davenport that once felt so comfortable to me, paging through a Better Homes and Gardens decorating book from 1956 that Leila picked up at a garage sale, I feel like I am living on one of the pages: Chapter 14:
Fiction book (1999) -
The antique shop displayed a beautifully crafted davenport that had intricately carved legs.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working
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7.2
A desk with a top that folds down and drawers for papers
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2.3
A desk with a flat surface and small drawers for writing by hand
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9.9
A small writing desk with drawers for letters and papers
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3.3
A desk with a flat top used for writing and often with drawers
A small desk with a top that folds down and drawers for papers
A stand with a slanted top that holds a book at a good height for reading or giving a talk
How Decorative
- UK
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4.7
- Archaic
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9.9
3
2.3
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3.3
Surface Forms
Etymology
Davenport for a small writing desk is named after a person called Davenport, who either ordered or made the first of these small desks with a sloping top and drawers in the 19th century. Think of it like a 'brand' name for a neat little writing table, which is why a davenport means that kind of small desk.