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

The western chamber has in its north-west angle a latrine, or garderobe, in the thickness of the wall.

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I often stayed away from shows just because I hated the idea of going to the Garderobe and checking my wraps.

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Here, in the throng, Olga of the garderobe met him, and laid a trembling hand on his arm.

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In the chamber above Marys, where Darnley lay, there were also a cabinet and a garderobe.

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

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Related Words

• latrine
• lavatory
• outhouse
• restroom