garderobe

noun

garde·robe ˈgär-ˌdrōb How to pronounce garderobe (audio)

: a wardrobe or its contents

: a private room : bedroom

: privy sense 1

Sanitary facilities at Henry VIII's court of necessity had to be efficient, given the large numbers of people present. Garderobes were provided next to all the major rooms and in larger courtier lodgings …

Alison Weir

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Garderobe entered the English language in the 15th century and continues in use to this day, though its frequency has diminished significantly since the 19th century. Originally, its primary duty was to provide English speakers with a word for a room or closet in which to store clothing. Later, by extension, it was used for private bedrooms and bathrooms. Today you are most likely to encounter the word in a description of the privies of an old castle. "Garder," the French word for "guard" on which "garderobe" is based, has also served English well by directly contributing to the formation of such words as "award," "guard," "regard," and, yes, "wardrobe."

garderobes

noun

plural of garderobe

as in coatrooms

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coatrooms
vestiaries
wardrobes
cloakrooms
cuddies
butteries
spences
larders
ambries
pantries
cupboards
closets
presses

单词	garderobes
释义	garderobe noun garde·robe ˈgär-ˌdrōb 1 : a wardrobe or its contents 2 : a private room : bedroom 3 : privy sense 1 Sanitary facilities at Henry VIII's court of necessity had to be efficient, given the large numbers of people present. Garderobes were provided next to all the major rooms and in larger courtier lodgings … Alison Weir Did you know? Garderobe entered the English language in the 15th century and continues in use to this day, though its frequency has diminished significantly since the 19th century. Originally, its primary duty was to provide English speakers with a word for a room or closet in which to store clothing. Later, by extension, it was used for private bedrooms and bathrooms. Today you are most likely to encounter the word in a description of the privies of an old castle. "Garder," the French word for "guard" on which "garderobe" is based, has also served English well by directly contributing to the formation of such words as "award," "guard," "regard," and, yes, "wardrobe." Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old French, from garder to watch, guard + robe clothing First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 garderobes noun plural of garderobe as in coatrooms Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance coatrooms vestiaries wardrobes cloakrooms cuddies butteries spences larders ambries pantries cupboards closets presses
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garderobe

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