toga
Meaning
- A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
- A loose wrap gown.
- cap and gown; ceremonial gown or robe (worn by a graduate, lawyer, judge, professor etc.)
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/ˈtəʊ.ɡə/
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin toga, from tegō (“I clothe”). Doublet of toge. The Philippine sense is due to the resemblance of the white ceremonial gowns worn by graduates of institutions to the loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
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