English · Word Candidate

stole

/stəʊl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: stoles

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck, each end hanging over the chest, worn in ecclesiastical settings or sometimes as a part of graduation dress, corresponding to the Eastern epitrachelion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại trang phục gồm dải trang trí đeo sau cổ, hai đầu treo trên ngực, thường đeo trong môi trường giáo hội hoặc đôi khi là phần của trang phục tốt nghiệp

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Noun

Examples

1994-1998, Encyclopaedia Britannica CD 98, Multimedia Edition Certain robes indicate a position in the hierarchy; others correspond to function and may be worn by the same individual at different times. The most important vestment among the insignia [of the clergy] is the stole, the emblem of sacerd

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A scarf-like garment, often made of fur.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại trang phục giống khăn quàng, thường làm bằng lông thú

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A stolon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một loại thân cây

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stole” mean?

Is “stole” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.