stole

1 of 2

past tense of steal

stole

2 of 2

noun

ˈstōl 

1

: a long loose garment : robe

2

: 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

Examples of stole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Emilio also said Francesco — an actor who’s appeared in movies like The House Bunny — had destroyed Frankie’s property and stole, then sold, his personal items, per the filing. —Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024

Guests, 1988 Tony Palmieri—WWD/Penske Media/Getty Images At the 1988 Met Gala, this guest wore a short dress with an overskirt and matching stole. —Cady Lang, TIME, 3 May 2024

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

Kids Definition

stole

1 of 2

ˈstōl

past of steal

stole

2 of 2 noun

1

: a long narrow band worn around the neck by bishops and priests in ceremonies

2

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Legal Definition

stole

past of steal