writing boxn.

Brit.

/ˈrʌɪtɪŋ bɒks/, U.S.

/ˈraɪdɪŋ ˌbɑks/

Forms: see writing n. and box n.²

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: writing n., box n.²

Etymology: < writing n. + box n.²

Now chiefly historical.

A portable box used or designed to hold writing materials and correspondence, typically fitted with storage compartments and a lock, and often providing a surface for writing on. Cf. writing desk n. 2, writing case n.

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society > communication > writing > writing materials > other writing equipment > [noun] > writing-case

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1474 J. Paston in Paston Lett. & Papers (2004) I. 592 My wryghtyng box of sypresse.

1677 R. Plot Nat. Hist. Oxford-shire ix. 258 Dressing or writing Boxes, or Boxes for any other use.

1757 R. Bentley & H. Walpole tr. P. Hentzner Journey into Eng. 31 Two little silver cabinets of exquisite work, in which the Queen keeps her paper, and which she uses for writing boxes.

?1780 Folgham's Case & Inlaid Cabinet Manufactory (single sheet) Plain Mahogany or inlaid Writing Boxes on different Constructions, made portable for Travelling or Camp.

1817 J. Evans Excursion to Windsor 164 A writing-box of sandal wood, inlaid with ivory.

1860 Murray's Eng. Handbk. Advertiser 12 in Handbk. Travellers Berks, Bucks, & Oxfordshire Writing Boxes fitted with trays and stationery complete, and japanned either plain or in imitation of oak, rosewood, and other woods.

1941 Washington Post 15 June r5/5 Is there a desk or at least a little writing box or table?

2003 Country Life 23 Jan. 76/2 Regency writing boxes are comparatively easy to find in antique shops.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021).

单词	writing box
释义	writing boxn. Brit. /ˈrʌɪtɪŋ bɒks/, U.S. /ˈraɪdɪŋ ˌbɑks/ Forms: see writing n. and box n.² Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: writing n., box n.² Etymology: < writing n. + box n.² Now chiefly historical. A portable box used or designed to hold writing materials and correspondence, typically fitted with storage compartments and a lock, and often providing a surface for writing on. Cf. writing desk n. 2, writing case n. ΘΚΠ society > communication > writing > writing materials > other writing equipment > [noun] > writing-box writing box1474 table desk1820 papeterie1840 society > communication > writing > writing materials > other writing equipment > [noun] > writing-case scriptor1474 writing box1474 writing desk1743 writing case1778 letterbox1784 lap desk1937 1474 J. Paston in Paston Lett. & Papers (2004) I. 592 My wryghtyng box of sypresse. 1677 R. Plot Nat. Hist. Oxford-shire ix. 258 Dressing or writing Boxes, or Boxes for any other use. 1757 R. Bentley & H. Walpole tr. P. Hentzner Journey into Eng. 31 Two little silver cabinets of exquisite work, in which the Queen keeps her paper, and which she uses for writing boxes. ?1780 Folgham's Case & Inlaid Cabinet Manufactory (single sheet) Plain Mahogany or inlaid Writing Boxes on different Constructions, made portable for Travelling or Camp. 1817 J. Evans Excursion to Windsor 164 A writing-box of sandal wood, inlaid with ivory. 1860 Murray's Eng. Handbk. Advertiser 12 in Handbk. Travellers Berks, Bucks, & Oxfordshire Writing Boxes fitted with trays and stationery complete, and japanned either plain or in imitation of oak, rosewood, and other woods. 1941 Washington Post 15 June r5/5 Is there a desk or at least a little writing box or table? 2003 Country Life 23 Jan. 76/2 Regency writing boxes are comparatively easy to find in antique shops. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021). < n.1474
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