Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - robe

 I. noun  Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, booty, clothing, ~, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roubon to rob  Date: 13th century  1.  a. a long flowing outer garment; especially one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or profession  b. a loose garment (as a bath~) for informal wear especially at home  2. covering, mantle peaks on the axis of the range in their ~s of snow and light — John Muir  3. a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events  II. verb  (~d; robing)  Date: 14th century  transitive verb to clothe or cover with or as if with a ~  intransitive verb  1. to put on a ~  2. dress