Definition of "stole" []

• Ecclesiastical A long scarf, usually of embroidered silk or linen, worn over the left shoulder by deacons and over both shoulders by priests and bishops while officiating. (noun)
• A woman's long scarf of cloth or fur worn about the shoulders. (noun)
• A long robe or outer garment worn by matrons in ancient Rome. (noun)
• Past tense of steal. (verb)

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• "In point of fact, the broad "stole" is really not a stole at all then, but is worn over the stole proper of the deacon -- similar to how it was wound up with it before."
• "DARLINGTON, S.C. During a weekend when many of NASCAR's greatest drivers couldn't tame the toughest track on the Sprint Cup circuit, Denny Hamlin stole the show with a sweep."
• "The only thought that comes to mind, is hold all those accountable who stole from the tax payers."