habited

¹ American  

[hab-i-tid] / ˈhæb ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. dressed or clothed, especially in a habit.

   habited nuns.

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habited ² American  

[hab-i-tid] / ˈhæb ɪ tɪd /

adjective

Archaic.

1. inhabited.

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habited British  

/ ˈhæbɪtɪd /

adjective

1. dressed in a habit

2. clothed

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Etymology

Origin of habited¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; habit ¹ + -ed ³

Origin of habited²

habit ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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.

Habited in a loose gown of some easy, flexible, but rich material, worn with that peculiarly indolent slouch of the Mexican woman, Mrs. Saltillo had parted with half her individuality.

From Stories in Light and Shadow by Harte, Bret

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 the same suit of sables, he still wore the same mantle, and the same plumed hat, and had the same long rapier by his side.

From The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison

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