abolla

[ uh-bol-uh ]

noun

, plural a·bol·lae [uh, -, bol, -ee].

1. a woolen cloak worn by men in ancient Rome.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abolla¹

1865–70; < Latin, probably ultimately < Greek ambolḗ, syncopated variant of anabolḗ a throwing back (and about). See anabolism

Example Sentences

I. p. 75: ’chymer, abella,’ that is ‘abolla, cloak.’

From Project Gutenberg

One, a tall well-made figure, splendidly accoutred in the cavalry armor of the day, he recognized at once for Arvina, and in the stouter person, clad in the blue abolla, the color of which he had already connected with one whom he knew—his worst fears all realized—he discovered the messenger of treason, Titus Volturcius of Crotona.

From Project Gutenberg

Their tenderest of self did each one slay; His cloak of dignity, her fleur de luce; Her lily flower, and his abolla cloak, Things living, slew they, and no artery bled.

From Project Gutenberg