garderobe

[ gahrd-rohb ]

noun

1. a wardrobe or its contents.
2. a private room, as a bedroom.
3. (in medieval architecture) a latrine or privy.

garderobe

/ ˈɡɑːdˌrəʊb /

noun

1. a wardrobe or the contents of a wardrobe
2. a bedroom or private room
3. a privy

Word History and Origins

Origin of garderobe¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French: literally, (it) keeps clothing

Word History and Origins

Origin of garderobe¹

C14: from French, from garder to keep + robe dress, clothing; see wardrobe

Example Sentences

In Belgium, the costumes that have decorated the famous Manneken-Pis statue in Brussels are displayed at the GardeRobe Manneken-Pis, just down the block from the statue.

From Seattle Times

The museum, called Garderobe MannekenPis after the French word for 'wardrobe', will display 133 costumes from a 965-item collection.

From Reuters

He splashed some tepid water on his face from the basin beside his bed and took his time squatting in the garderobe, the night air cold on his bare skin.

From Literature

"We have now exposed the great hall and the garderobe - that's the medieval toilet - and we are excavating the kitchen at the moment," said Mr Connolly.

From BBC

We left our umbrellas at a garderobe; its business that day was a thriving one.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• latrine
• lavatory
• outhouse
• restroom