Garderobenfrau
wardrobe mistress
noun gar-de-ROH-ben-frow Rare
Origin: from French garde-robe (wardrobe)
Also means
female theatre staff member who cares for costumes
Usage Note
Garderobenfrau (also Gewandmeisterin in larger houses) maintains, repairs, and organizes the actors' costumes. In smaller theatres she also helps performers dress quickly during quick-change moments.
Examples
"Die Garderobenfrau nähte noch kurz vor der Premiere einen Knopf fest."
Natural Translation
The wardrobe mistress sewed a button firmly just before the premiere.
Literal Translation
The wardrobe-woman sewed still shortly before the premiere a button firmly.
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