Definition: a type of desk first manufactured in England in the early 18th century featuring a flat top supported by two banks of drawers or cabinets separated by a space for the legs of the person using the desk; this type of desk has been manufactured in a wide variety of styles since its inception and is still being produced by modern furniture manufacturers
Pronunciation: nee-hole
Alternate Spellings: knee-hole
Examples:
The Goddard Townsend family of Newport, Rhode Island, produced some of the most renowned and valuable kneehole desks in existence.
