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   robe

   /rəʊb/

   noun

   • 1. a long, loose outer garment reaching to the ankles: "a young man in a fez and ragged robe" Similar cloakwrapmantlecapekaftanwrapperdishdashadjellabadolmankanzumuumuu
   • ▪ a robe worn, especially on formal or ceremonial occasions, as an indication of the wearer's rank, office, or profession: "he was dressed in his archbishop's robes after some function" Similar garbregaliacostumeliveryfinerytrappingsgarmentsclothesformal:apparelarchaic:raimenthabilimentsvestmentsvesturehabitvestmentsurplicecassockrochetalbdalmaticchasublecanonicalspontificals
   • ▪ a dressing gown or bathrobe: "he was clad in a short towelling robe" Similar bathrobehousecoatnegligeekimonopeignoirrobe de chambredressing gownwrapper
   • 2. short for lap robe dated North American

   verb

   • 1. clothe in a robe or long, loose outer garment: "the Chamberlain robed the king on coronation day"
   • ▪ put on robes, especially for a formal or ceremonial occasion: "I went into the vestry and robed for the Mass"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from the Germanic base (in the sense ‘booty’) of rob (because clothing was an important component of booty).

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   What does a robe look like?

   • A robe is a loose piece of clothing that you might wear over your pajamas or put on when you get out of the shower. Most robes tie around the waist with a fabric belt. There are dressier types of robes as well, like the ceremonial robes a judge wears in a courtroom or the elegant robes worn by a queen on a formal occasion.

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   What does robe mean?

   • túnica, bata, bata [feminine… robe, penhoar, robe [masculine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ROBE definition: 1. a long, loose piece of clothing worn especially on very formal occasions: 2. a loose piece of….

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   What is a formal robe?

   • formal A robe is a loose piece of clothing which covers all of your body and reaches the ground. You can describe someone as wearing a robe or as wearing robes. The judge was wearing a black robe.

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   What is the origin of the word 'robe'?

   • The word 'robe' is derived from Old robe, roobe, reube, reup-. It is related to roup, roubon, reaf, and reafian. A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment, unlike capes or cloaks, which usually have sleeves. More at rob, reaf, reave.

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   A robe is a long, loose piece of clothing worn especially on very formal occasions or at home. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of robe, and see examples and translations in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word robe, a long flowing outer garment or a covering of pelts or fabric. See also the legal and kids definitions of robe.

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   Robe definition: a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.. See examples of ROBE used in a sentence.

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   A robe is a loose piece of clothing which covers all of your body and reaches the ground, or a dressing gown or bathrobe. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of robe in different contexts.

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   A robe is a loose piece of clothing that you might wear over your pajamas or put on when you get out of the shower. Most robes tie around the waist with a fabric belt.

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   A robe is a loose or towelling piece of clothing that covers your body. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, such as formal occasions, bathing, or sports, and see translations in other languages.

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   A robe is a long loose flowing outer garment, especially for official or ceremonial occasions. Learn more about the different types, uses, and meanings of the word robe from various dictionaries and sources.