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desk

US/dɛsk/ common

noun

1.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

Origin

From Middle English deske, desque, from Medieval Latin desca, modified from Old Italian desco, from Latin discus. Doublet of dais, disc, discus, dish, disk, and diskos. See also German Tisch, "table".

Phrases

  • al desko
  • Carlton House desk
  • cash desk
  • cashier's desk
  • checkout desk
  • circulation desk
  • city desk
  • concierge desk

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