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Definition of Toga
1. Noun. A one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome.
Definition of Toga
1. n. The loose outer garment worn by the ancient Romans, consisting of a single broad piece of woolen cloth of a shape approaching a semicircle. It was of undyed wool, except the border of the toga prætexta.
Definition of Toga
1. Noun. Loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Rome. ¹
2. Noun. Loose wrap gown. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Toga
1. an outer garment worn in ancient Rome [n -GAS or -GAE] : TOGAED [adj]
Medical Definition of Toga
1. Origin: L, akin to tegere to cover. See Thatch. The loose outer garment worn by the ancient Romans, consisting of a single broad piece of woolen cloth of a shape approaching a semicircle. It was of undyed wool, except the border of the toga praetexta. Toga praetexta. [L], a toga with a broad purple border, worn by children of both sexes, by magistrates, and by persons engaged in sacred rites. Toga virilis [L], the manly gown; the common toga. This was assumed by Roman boys about the time of completing their fourteenth year. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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