armoire

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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from French armoire. Doublet of ambry and armarium.

Pronunciation

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Noun

armoire (plural armoires)

  1. A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

From Old French armaire, aumaire, borrowed from Latin armārium, from arma (“weapons, tools”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aʁ.mwaʁ/
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Noun

armoire f (plural armoires)

  1. wardrobe (British), closet (US), a cabinet, taller than it is wide, for storing things.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Louisiana Creole: larmwa (via le armoire)
  • Seychellois Creole: larmwar (via le armoire)
  • → English: armoire
  • Sicilian: armuarra, muarra

Further reading

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