rəub n. & v. --n. 1 a long
loose outer garment. 2
esp. US a dressing-gown. 3 a baby's outer garment esp. at a christening. 4 (often in pl.) a long outer garment
worn as an
indication of
the wearer's rank,
office,
profession,
etc.; a
gown or
vestment. 5 US a
blanket or
wrap of
fur. --v. 1 tr.
clothe (a person) in a robe;
dress. 2 intr. put on one's robes or vestments. [ME f. OF f. Gmc (as
ROB, orig.
sense 'booty')]