ward|robe

ward|robe
ward|robe «WRD ROHB», noun.
1. a) a stock of clothes: »

She is shopping for her spring wardrobe.

SYNONYM(S): apparel, clothing. b) Figurative: »

More and more it makes sense to analyze a family's needs and provide a wardrobe of cars to meet them (Wall Street Journal).

2. a room, closet, or piece of furniture for holding clothes.
3. a) the department of a royal or noble household charged with the care of the wearing apparel. b) the building in which the officers of this department conduct their business.
╂[< Old North French warderobe, Old French garderobe < guarder to guard + robe gown, robe. Compare etym. under guard (Cf. ↑guard), robe. (Cf. ↑robe)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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