scrittoio

Italian

Etymology

From Medieval 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.

Related terms

• scritto
• scrittore
• scrittorio
• scrittura

 

Further reading

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