toga

[ toh-guh ]
/ ˈtoʊ gə /

noun, plural to·gas, to·gae [toh-jee, -gee] /ˈtoʊ dʒi, -gi/.

(in ancient Rome) the loose outer garment worn by citizens in public.
a robe of office, a professorial gown, or some other distinctive garment.

Origin of toga

1590–1600; < Latin; akin to tegmen

OTHER WORDS FROM toga

to·gaed [toh-guh d] /ˈtoʊ gəd/, adjective un·to·gaed, adjective

Definition for togae (2 of 2)

cedant arma togae
[ key-dahnt ahr-mah toh-gahy; English see-dant ahr-muh toh-jee ]
/ ˈkeɪ dɑnt ˈɑr mɑ ˈtoʊ gaɪ; English ˈsi dænt ˈɑr mə ˈtoʊ dʒi /

Latin.

let military power be subject to civil authority: motto of Wyoming.

Origin of cedant arma togae

literally, let arms yield to the toga

British Dictionary definitions for togae

toga
/ (ˈtəʊɡə) /

noun

a garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome, consisting of a piece of cloth draped around the body
the official vestment of certain offices

Derived forms of toga

togaed (ˈtəʊɡəd), adjective

Word Origin for toga

C16: from Latin, related to tegere to cover

Cultural definitions for togae

toga

An outer garment for men in ancient Rome, worn as a sign of citizenship. The toga was a nearly semicircular piece of wool, worn draped about the shoulders and body.