stole

1 of 2

past tense of steal

stole

2 of 2

noun

1
: a long loose garment : robe
2
: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons
3
: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Examples of stole in a Sentence

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Noun
The minimalist look was made unique by the addition of a plush fur stole draped over her shoulders, adding a touch of luxury to her otherwise simple silhouette. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024 Roach traipsed through the glass doors of the lobby, tossing his stole in Black’s general direction. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 Back to the fashion: Jolie’s faux fur stole wasn’t her only surprising sartorial choice in the summer heat. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024 Jolie seemed to be channeling the stage diva with her red carpet ensemble, which featured a perhaps surprising accessory in the brutal Venice heat: a faux fur stole. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stole 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin stola, from Greek stolē equipment, robe, from stellein to set up, make ready

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stole was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stole. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stole

1 of 2
ˈstōl

past of steal

stole

2 of 2 noun
1
: a long narrow band worn around the neck by bishops and priests in ceremonies
2
: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Legal Definition

stole

past of steal

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