toga virilis
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The toga worn by men (virilis, manly), assumed by boys when 15.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “toga virilis” mean?
The toga worn by men (virilis, manly), assumed by boys when 15.
Is “toga virilis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.