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Robing

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robe  (rb)
n.
1. A long loose flowing outer garment, especially:
a. An official garment worn on formal occasions to show office or rank, as by a judge or high church official.
b. An academic gown.
c. A dressing gown or bathrobe.
2. robes Clothes; apparel.
3. A blanket or covering made of material, such as fur or cloth: a lap robe.
v. robed, rob·ing, robes
v.tr.
To cover or dress in or as if in a robe. See Synonyms at clothe.
v.intr.
To put on robes or a robe.

[Middle English, from Old French, of Germanic origin; see reup- in Indo-European roots.]


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She is now with Sophie, undergoing a robing process: in a few minutes she will re- enter; and I know what I shall see,--a miniature of Celine Varens, as she used to appear on the boards at the rising of-- But never mind that.
This pious reasoning, and perhaps the fear of being too late, supported the bride through the ceremony of robing, after which, strong tea and brandy were administered in alternate doses as a means of strengthening her feeble limbs and causing her to walk steadier.
 
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