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| ward·robe [ wáwr drb ] (plural ward·robes) |
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| Definition: |
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1. place for clothes: a large closet or freestanding cupboard with a rail or shelves for clothes and shoes
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2. clothes collection: all the clothes that belong to somebody
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3. clothes for particular purpose: a collection of clothes for a particular season or purpose
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4. theater costumes: the costumes used by a theatrical company
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5. place for costumes: a place in a theater where costumes are kept
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6. royal department: the department in a royal or noble household in charge of robes and jewels
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| [14th century. < Old N French warderobe, variant of French garderobe< French garder "to guard" + robe "robe"] |
