garderobe

garde·robe

[gahrd-rohb]
noun
1.
a wardrobe or its contents.
2.
a private room, as a bedroom.
3.
(in medieval architecture) a latrine or privy.

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

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garderobe (ˈɡɑːdˌrəʊb) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a wardrobe or the contents of a wardrobe
2.  a bedroom or private room
3.  a privy
 
[C14: from French, from garder to keep + robe dress, clothing; see wardrobe]

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