: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons
3
: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders
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Noun
The egg Daemon stole was meant for Viserys’ son Baelon, who died and was later mocked by his uncle. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 My second guess narrowed the possibilities down to just seven words, though Wordle Bot recommends build over stole. Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 May 2022 According to news reports, the thieves emptied out some 143 safe boxes and stole at least $95 million. Andy Meek, BGR, 10 Aug. 2022 In the photo, Kourtney can be seen wearing a see-through red dress, a red stole, and a pair of strappy sandals.Glamour, 21 May 2022 Frazier stole second and scored on Manny Machado’s single to center. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2021 The temperature was mostly comfortable, but, in certain corridors, stairwells, and rooms, the A.C. wasn’t working effectively, and an overpowering heat stole in. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 The employee further told Merrillville officers that Spears returned $9,133 in items Blane stole to the Schererville Lowe’s store and received thousands in store credit, the affidavit said. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2022 She was arraigned Wednesday in Roxbury Municipal Court on charges of receiving a stole motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to court records. Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English, from Latin stola, from Greek stolē equipment, robe, from stellein to set up, make ready
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of stole was before the 12th century