stoles

stole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stohl]
- /stoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stohl]
- /stoʊl/

Definitions of stoles word

noun stoles an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only, and arranged to hang down in front to the knee or below. Compare tippet (def 2). 1
noun stoles a woman's shoulder scarf of fur, marabou, silk, or other material. Compare tippet (def 1). 1
noun stoles a long robe, especially one worn by the matrons of ancient Rome. 1

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Origin of stoles

First appearance:

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English, Old English < Latin stola < Greek stolḗ clothing, robe; akin to Greek stéllein to array, Old English stellan to place, put

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Parts of speech for Stoles

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stoles popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for stoles

noun stoles

albs — Plural form of alb.
ascots — Plural form of ascot.
cassocks — Plural form of cassock.
mufflers — Plural form of muffler.

All 4 Synonyms of stoles