robe
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: robes · robing · robed
Sense 1
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To clothe; to dress.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To put on official vestments.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “robe” mean?
A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
Is “robe” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.