Definition of: robe

(rōb) noun
1. A long, loose, flowing garment, worn over other dress; a gown.
2. plural Such a garment worn as a badge of office or rank.
3. Any kind of costume; dress; figuratively, anything that covers in the manner of a robe.
4. A blanket or covering, as for use in a carriage or automobile: lap robe.
5. The dressed skin of an animal, formerly especially of the American bison, used as a garment or blanket.
—v. robed, rob·ing v.t. To put a robe upon; clothe; dress.
—v.i. To put on robes. [<OF, orig. booty <OHG roub spoils, robbery. Akin to ROB.]