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Toga
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What's The Definition Of Toga?
[n] a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
Synonyms | Synonyms for Toga: Related Terms | Find terms related to Toga: See Also | cloak | toga virilis Toga In Webster's Dictionary \To"ga\, n.; pl. E. {Togas}, L. {Tog[ae]}. [L., akin to
tegere to cover. See {Thatch}.] (Rom. Antiq.)
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 pr[ae]texta.
{Toga pr[ae]texta}. [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.
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