Etymology

armoire

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Today it means: A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe, originally used for storing weapons. Full definition →

Middle French armoire
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  1. Middle French · borrowed fromarmoire
  2. English todayarmoire

Unadapted borrowing from Middle French armoire. Doublet of ambry, armarium, and almirah.

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