semainier

noun

se·​mai·​nier
səˈmen(ˌ)yā
plural -s
: a tall chest with seven drawers for use in a bedroom or dressing room

Word History

Etymology

French, from semaine week (from Late Latin septimana, from feminine of Latin septimanus of seven, from septem seven) + -ier -er

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“Semainier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semainier. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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