semainier

[suh-men-yey, suh-me-nyey]

noun

French Furniture.

plural

semainiers 

1. a chest of the 18th century having seven long drawers: originally meant to hold a week's supply of clothing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semainier¹

< French, equivalent to semaine week < Late Latin septimāna, noun use of feminine of Latin septimānus of seven (derivative of septem seven; -an ) + French -ier -ier ²

Example Sentences

A wooden dresser, extra-wide cabinet or seven-day semainier is a great solution for everyday outfits.

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