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wardrobe

wardrobe definition

ward·robe (wôr′drōb′)

noun

a closet or movable cabinet, usually relatively tall and provided with hangers, etc., for holding clothes
a room where clothes are kept; esp., a room in a theater where costumes are kept
a collection of clothes; esp.,
1. the complete supply of clothes of a person
2. a supply of clothes for a particular season or purpose a spring wardrobe
3. the collection of costumes of a theater or theatrical company
in a royal or noble household, the department in charge of clothes

Etymology: ME warderobe < NormFr, for OFr garderobe < garder (see guard) + robe, robe

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