"writ-room" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: writ-rooms [plural]
Etymology: From writ + room. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|writ|room}} writ + room Head templates: {{en-noun}} writ-room (plural writ-rooms)
  1. A room where writs, writings, or written records are housed or kept; a law library. Categories (topical): Rooms Synonyms: writ room, writroom

Inflected forms

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