enrobe

American

[en-rohb] / ɛnˈroʊb /

verb (used with object)

enrobed, enrobing

to dress; attire.

The king was enrobed in velvet.

enrobe British

/ ɪnˈrəʊb /

verb

(tr) to dress in or as if in a robe; attire

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Other Word Forms

enrober

noun

Etymology

Origin of enrobe

First recorded in 1585–95; en- ¹ + robe

Example Sentences

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Enrobed clergymen will hand over the medieval symbols of power - the rod, the scepter and the orb.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2023

The lofty pines that grace the other crest, Enrobed in sparkling splendor, raise their heads In solemn awe to yonder jewelled dome, And offer praise to Him whose temple bright Holds earth and sky.

From On Strike Till 3 by Balfour, Grant

Earth, from a night of frosty wreck, Enrobed in morning's mounted fire, When lowly, with a broken neck, The crocus lays her cheek to mire.

From Shandygaff by Morley, Christopher

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