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garderobe

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːdɹəʊb/
  • General-American: /ˈɡɑɹdɹoʊb/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A storeroom or wardrobe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A lavatory, especially in a castle and built into the outer wall, with vent directly over the moat or midden.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

From Middle English garderobe, from Middle French garderobe (from garder (“to keep safe”) + robe (“dress”)). Doublet of wardrobe.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Aborterker — lavatory, especially in a castle and built into the outer wall, with vent directly over the moat or midden.