Middle English Dictionary Entry
scriptōrī n.
Entry Info
| Forms | scriptōrī n. |
| Etymology | ML scriptōrium |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A writing room.
Associated quotations
- 1790(1471-1472) Ordin.Househ.Edw.IV(2) (Topham)35 : To this office are belonging iiii clerks, sufficiaunt writers of the King's signet under the seide Secretary..whan theyre business requireth..these clerks to have dynners and soupers to theyre scriptory.