robe
robe Lexical Profile
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• noun
A long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort or warmth inside the home, such as a bathrobe or dressing gown.
"After taking a long shower, he wrapped himself in a thick terrycloth robe."
A flowing garment worn as a symbol of office, profession, academic rank, or religious order.
"The judge entered the courtroom wearing a traditional black robe."
A blanket or similar covering, especially one used to provide warmth for the legs and lap in a vehicle or wheelchair.
"She kept a heavy wool robe tucked over her knees during the chilly sleigh ride."
• verb
To clothe someone or dress oneself in a long, flowing garment, especially for a ceremonial occasion.
"The choir members were robed in bright crimson garments for the holiday performance."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'robe', from Old French 'robe' (booty, spoils, garment), derived from a Germanic source related to Old High German 'rouba' (vestments) and 'roubon' (to rob), originally referring to garments taken as spoils of war.
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