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stole

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[ stohl ]
/ stoʊl /
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verb
simple past tense of steal.
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Other definitions for stole (2 of 2)

stole2
[ stohl ]
/ stoʊl /

noun
an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only, and arranged to hang down in front to the knee or below.Compare tippet (def. 2).
a woman's shoulder scarf of fur, marabou, silk, or other material.Compare tippet (def. 1).
a long robe, especially one worn by the matrons of ancient Rome.

Origin of stole

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before 950; Middle English, Old English <Latin stola<Greek stolḗ clothing, robe; akin to Greek stéllein to array, Old English stellan to place, put
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British Dictionary definitions for stole (1 of 2)

stole1
/ (stəʊl) /

verb
the past tense of steal

British Dictionary definitions for stole (2 of 2)

stole2
/ (stəʊl) /

noun
a long scarf or shawl, worn by women
a long narrow scarf worn by various officiating clergymen

Word Origin for stole

Old English stole, from Latin stola, Greek stolē clothing; related to stellein to array
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