wardrobe

  • 31Wardrobe Place —    South out of Carter Lane at No.57 (P.O. Directory). In Castle Baynard Ward.    First mention: Lockie, 1810.    Former name: Wardrobe Court (Hatton, 1708 Horwood, 1799).    In O. and M. the site is vacant, and on it is written The King s… …

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  • 32wardrobe malfunction — n. A problem with a part of one s clothing; an error in fashion judgment. Example Citations: So, in keeping with another New York truism, some people actually complained, somehow finding fault with the pleasant turn in the weather. Cabbies… …

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  • 33wardrobe mistress — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms wardrobe mistress : singular wardrobe mistress plural wardrobe mistresses theatre, cinema a woman with responsibility for the wardrobe department of a theatre, a film production, or a television company …

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  • 34wardrobe case — noun 1. : a large suitcase having some features (as hangers and compartments) of a wardrobe trunk 2. : wardrobe trunk * * * wardrobe case, a suitcase in which suits or dresses are carried on hangers to avoid wrinkling …

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  • 35wardrobe mistress — a woman in charge of keeping theatrical costumes cleaned, pressed, and in wearable condition. [1895 1900] * * * ˈwardrobe mistress [wardrobe mistress] ˈwardrobe master noun a person whose job is to take care of the clothes that the actors in a… …

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  • 36wardrobe mistress — noun A woman in charge of the procurement, maintenance, and inventory of the costumes and other clothing worn by performers. The wardrobe mistress from Wicked showed the kids where the nooks and crannies are hidden in the shows lavish costumes to …

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  • 37Wardrobe Court —    See Wardrobe Place …

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  • 38wardrobe trunk — noun chiefly N. Amer. a trunk fitted with rails and shelves for use as a travelling wardrobe …

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  • 39wardrobe malfunction — /ˈwɔdroʊb mælfʌŋkʃən/ (say wawdrohb malfungkshuhn) noun 1. an instance of accidental disarray in one s clothing, as from the failure of a zipper, the tearing of an adhesive, etc. –phrase 2. be having a wardrobe malfunction, Colloquial (humorous)… …

  • 40wardrobe mistress — /ˈwɔdroʊb mɪstrəs/ (say wawdrohb mistruhs) noun TV, Film, Theatre, etc. a woman in charge of wardrobe, whose task is to maintain the costumes for successive performances and to assist the performers in dressing …