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robe
[rohb]
noun
a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
any long, loose garment, especially one for wear while lounging or preparing to dress, as a bathrobe or dressing gown.
a woman's gown or dress, especially of a more elaborate kind.
a robe for the evening.
robes, apparel in general; dress; costume.
a piece of fur, cloth, knitted work, etc., used as a blanket, covering, or wrap.
a buffalo robe; a lap robe.
verb (used with object)
to clothe or invest with a robe or robes; dress; array.
verb (used without object)
to put on a robe.
robe
/ əʊ /
noun
any loose flowing garment, esp the official vestment of a peer, judge, or academic
a dressing gown or bathrobe
informala wardrobe
verb
to put a robe, etc, on (oneself or someone else); dress
Other 51Թ Forms
- robeless adjective
- rober noun
- underrobe noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of robe1
Example Sentences
The King and Queen followed convention and were at the back of the procession dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, as were the other members of the order.
After discussions with attorneys on Monday, Judge Curtis Farber later called the jury's foreperson back to the court's robing room to discuss the issue.
He also posted a teaser video on Instagram, in which he dons Draco's blonde wig and black robes and reaches for his wooden wand before menacingly asking: "Scared, Potter?"
Some detractors have mocked the desire of Aguilar to don Indigenous dress instead of the traditional black robes.
No crowns or robes, with the King looking businesslike in a suit.
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