01 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.…
pl.
Togas, Togae ((#))
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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.(Rom. Antiq.)
Phrases & compounds
Toga praetexta —
a toga with a broad purple border, worn by children of both sexes, by magistrates, and by persons engaged in sacred rites.
Toga virilis —
the manly gown; the common toga. This was assumed by Roman boys about the time of completing their fourteenth year.