lapboard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A board held on the lap as a simple lap desk.

Etymology

Compound from English lap (wrap, fold, involve, upper legs of a seated person, flap of a garment) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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