ˈwɔ:drəub n. 1 a
large movable or built-in
cupboard with rails,
shelves, hooks,
etc.,
for storing
clothes. 2 a person's
entire stock of clothes. 3
the costume department or costumes of a
theatre, a
film company, etc. 4 a department of a
royal household in
charge of
clothing. øwardrobe
mistress (or master) a
person in charge of a
theatrical or film wardrobe. wardrobe
trunk a trunk
fitted with rails, shelves, etc. for
use as a travelling wardrobe. [ME f. ONF warderobe, OF garderobe (as
GUARD, ROBE)]