1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
ARMOIRE, the French name (cf. ALMERY) given to a tall movable cupboard, or " wardrobe," with one or more doors. It has varied considerably in shape and size, and the decoration of its doors and sides has faithfully represented mutations of fashion and modifications of use. It was originally exceedingly massive and found its chief decoration in elaborate hinges and locks of beaten iron. The finer ecclesiastical armoires or aumbries which have come down to us — used in churches for the safe custody of vestments, euch…
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- Vol. 2, pp. 577-578