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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Metonymic occupational name for someone who was in charge of the garments worn by a feudal lord and his household, from Norman French warde(r) meaning "to keep or guard" + robe meaning "garment".
Added 12/19/2015 by lilolaf