scriptorium

scriptorium Definition

scrip·to·rium (skrip tôr′ē əm)

noun pl. -·ria-ə

a writing room; esp., a room in a monastery for copying manuscripts, writing, and studying

Etymology: ML < L scriptus: see script

scriptorium Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

monastic: Styli from the monastic scriptorium testify to the writing that formed part of the daily work of the monks.

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