ROBE

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, booty, clothing, ~, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roubōn to rob Date: 13th century 1. a long flowing outer garment, a loose garment (as a bath~) for informal wear especially at home, covering , mantle , a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events, II. verb (~d; robing) Date: 14th century transitive verb to clothe or cover with or as if with a ~, intransitive verb to put on a ~, dress