n. A person excessively concerned with the appearance of their clothing.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A frame to hang clothes on.
n. a person who is conspicuous for dressing fashionably, especially one who spends much time or money to acquire clothing.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A frame to hang clothes or household linen on, especially for drying.
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n. a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
n. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
Word Usage
"I also asked that since she's a self-confessed "clotheshorse" (its on her website) if the "Firefly" writers might have used that as an inspiration for the "Shindig" episode where Kaylee wears the fancy dress with the hoop skirt."