stole

stole¹ Definition

stole (stōl)

noun

a long, robelike outer garment worn by matrons in ancient Rome
a long, decorated strip of cloth worn around the neck or over one shoulder by officiating clergy of various churches
a woman's long scarf of cloth or fur worn around the shoulders

Etymology: ME < OE < L stola < Gr stolē, garment, orig., array, equipment < base of stellein, to place, array: for IE base see stalk

stole² Definition

stole (stōl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

stole Usage Examples

Object

wallet: It's believed they broke into the house through a back door and stole a wallet from the kitchen.

Modifying Another Word

blatantly: This is carried out by a president who blatantly stole the 2000 election and represents only corporate interests.

Followed by an intransitive particle

stole Quotes

It's ours.We stole it fair and square.

—Hayakawa, S(amuel) I(chiye)

'Libertas et natale solum': Fine words! I wonder where you stole 'em.

—Swift,Jonathan

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