stole

[Stole]

A stole is a fancy scarf or shawl, often one that's made of fur. If it's cold outside, you might want to wear a stole over your ball gown.

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imp. of Steal.

Noun
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women


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imp. of Steal.

n.
A stolon.

n.
A long, loose garment reaching to the feet.

n.
A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions.


Stole

Stole , imp. of Steal.

Stole

Stole, n. [L. stolo, -onis.] (Bot.) A stolon.

Stole

Stole, n. [AS. stole, L. stola, Gr. a stole, garment, equipment, fr. to set, place, equip, send, akin to E. stall. See Stall.] 1. A long, loose garment reaching to the feet. Spenser.
But when mild morn, in saffron stole, First issues from her eastern goal.
2. (Eccl.) A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions. Groom of the stole, the first lord of the bedchamber in the royal household. [Eng.] Brande & C.

imp. of Steal.

A stolon.

A long, loose garment reaching to the feet.

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Usage Examples

My parents were dishonest people. If it was my birthday, I knew my mother took me to the K-Mart and she stole my toy. She'd put it in the shopping cart and we'd walk out. I was raised with that.

We have a president who stole the presidency through family ties, arrogance and intimidation, employing Republican operatives to exercise the tactics of voter fraud by disenfranchising thousands of blacks, elderly Jews and other minorities.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

I have lots of records, quite a collection, actually, that I stole from my mom. I have the original 'Thriller' album and I have a really great 'Elton John's Greatest Hits,' and I also have a N.E.R.D. album. Records sound more original. They have more edge.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

What white man can say I never stole his land or a penny of his money? Yet they say that I am a thief.

My publicist told me not to talk about politics but, yes, I think we have a president who stole the election.

I call on the international community to be fair to the Iraqi people. My position is that we respect international resolutions but in return demand justice and accountability for those who stole Iraq's money.

The committee's finding that China stole sensitive technology from U.S. weapons research labs is alarming.

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