habited
1 Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
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dressed in a habit
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clothed
Etymology
Origin of habited1
First recorded in 1595–1605; habit 1 + -ed 3
Origin of habited2
Example Sentences
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Habited in a voluminous mantle, the Victor of Rodova linked his arm through mine in his paternal manner.
From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.
Habited in black, as was his custom, with a velvet mantle on his shoulder, and a long rapier by his side, he came forward with a measured step and assured demeanour.
From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
Habited in dresses of fur, we hunted often at considerable distances from home, either bison or deer, or smaller animals.
From With Axe and Rifle by Meyer, H.
Habited, Bob still doubtless was, in the plaid trousers and the large, rough coat and double-breasted waistcoat, but as for the "swaggering gait" just mentioned not a vestige of it remained.
From Charles Dickens as a Reader by Kent, Charles Foster
Habited as I have attempted to describe, Miss Blake sat at one side of a library-table.
From The Uninhabited House by Riddell, Mrs. J. H.
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