■ noun
1》 a long, loose outer garment reaching to the ankles.
↘such a garment worn, especially on formal or ceremonial occasions, as an indication of the wearer's rank, office, or profession.
2》 N. Amer. a lap ~.
■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] clothe in or put on a ~ or ~s.
Origin
ME: from OFr., from the Gmc base (in the sense 'booty') of rob (because clothing was an important component of booty).