Stole Definition
stōl
stoles
noun
A long, decorated strip of cloth worn around the neck or over one shoulder by officiating clergy of various churches.
Webster's New World
An ornamental garment worn over both shoulders and tapering to a point in front and in back, worn especially by members of church choirs.
American Heritage
A long, robelike outer garment worn by matrons in ancient Rome.
Webster's New World
A woman's long scarf of cloth or fur worn around the shoulders.
Webster's New World
(botany) A stolon.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Stole
Noun
Singular:
stole
Plural:
stolesOrigin of Stole
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Old English stole, Latin stola, Ancient Greek στολή (stolÄ“, “stole, garment, equipment"), from "to set", "place", "equip", "send", akin to English stall.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English from Old English from Latin stola garment, robe from Greek stolē stel- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Latin stolo, -onis.
From Wiktionary
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From the verb to steal.
From Wiktionary
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