[ad. Urdu almārī, ad. Pg. almario:L. armārium; see AMBRY.] Anglo-Indian name for a cupboard, cabinet, press, wardrobe, or chest of drawers.
1878. Life in the Mofussil, I. 34. Sahib, have you looked in Mr. Morrisons almirah? (wardrobe)
[ad. Urdu almārī, ad. Pg. almario:L. armārium; see AMBRY.] Anglo-Indian name for a cupboard, cabinet, press, wardrobe, or chest of drawers.
1878. Life in the Mofussil, I. 34. Sahib, have you looked in Mr. Morrisons almirah? (wardrobe)