paenula

American  

[peen-yuh-luh] / ˈpin yə lə /

noun

plural

paenulae, paenulas

1. a long, circular cloak, sleeveless and often hooded, worn by the poorer classes in ancient Rome.

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Etymology

Origin of paenula

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1745–55

Example Sentences

It would, however, appear otherwise: Phaniscus having no "paenula," or "overcoat," on, Theuropides, who thinks him a very worthy fellow, says, "My good fellow, your freedom would make you a very fine overcoat."

From The Captiva and the Mostellaria by Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas)

A little group, in gray paenula and veils, were watching from without the crowd.

From Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ by Bacheller, Irving

The absence of the hood might also be taken as additional proof of the derivation of the phaina from the paenula, but I should not lay particular stress upon it.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

Soon afterwards he set out on his first literary journey: “quod quidem tam pauper suscepi,” he ingenuously declares, “ut pro paenula quam portabam solvere non possem;” and, while busily engaged on Cod.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. by Scrivener, Frederick Henry Ambrose

A white tunic and a paenula of fine white cloth or a lacerna, both being long and ample so as to fall in becoming folds, would be the best.

From Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)