Associations to the word «Scriptorium»

Wiktionary

SCRIPTORIUM, noun. (countable) A room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts and records, especially such a room in a monastery.

Dictionary definition

SCRIPTORIUM, noun. A room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts.

Wise words

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