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garderobe

Syllabification: (garde·robe)
Pronunciation: /ˈgärdˌrōb/
Definition of garderobe

noun

  • a toilet in a medieval building.
  • a wardrobe or small storeroom, especially in a medieval building.

Origin:

late Middle English: French, from garder 'to keep' + robe 'robe, dress'; compare with wardrobe

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