† togen.
Obsolete.
A Roman toga; hence, a cloak or loose coat.
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rifteOE
mantleeOE
whittlec900
hackleeOE
bratc950
reafOE
capec1275
copec1275
cloakc1300
toge?a1400
caster1567
togeman1567
vinegar1699
overcloak1831
pharos1871
the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > loose clothing > robe or gown > types of > toga
gowna1387
toge?a1400
toga1600
?a1400 Morte Arth. 3189 In toges of tarsse fulle richelye attyryde.
?a1400 Morte Arth. 178 Alle with taghte mene and towne in toges [MS. togers] fulle ryche, Of saunke realle in suyte, sexty at ones.
1693 T. Urquhart & P. A. Motteux tr. F. Rabelais 3rd Bk. Wks. vii. 65 Made after the manner of a Toge, which was the ancient fashion of the Romans in time of peace.
1699 B. E. New Dict. Canting Crew Toge, a Coat.
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