Toga

n.

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(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 prætexta. Toga prætexta 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.

Noun

1.

toga - a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome

cloak, toga virilis