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desk

desk \'desk\ n [ME deske, fr. ML desca, modif. of OIt desco table, fr. L 
   ]discus dish, disc - more at DISH 1a: a table, frame, or case with a 
   sloping or horizontal surface esp. for w riting and reading and often with 
   drawers, compartments, and pigeonholes 1b: a reading table or lectern to 
   support the book from which the liturgica l service is read 1c: a counter, 
   stand, or booth at which a person performs his duties  1d: a music stand  
   2: a division of an organization specializing in a particular phase of acti 
   vity