What does stole mean?

Definitions for stole
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. stolenoun

    a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Stolenoun

    A long vest.

    Etymology: stola, Latin.

    Over all a black stole she did throw,
    As one that inly mourned. Fairy Queen.

    The solemn feast of Ceres now was near,
    When long white linen stoles the matrons wear. Dryden.

  2. Stolethe preterite of steal.

    A factor stole a gem away. Alexander Pope.

Wikipedia

  1. Stole

    Stole is a song by American singer Kelly Rowland. It was written and produced by Dane Deviller, Sean Hosein and Steve Kipner for her debut solo album Simply Deep (2002). A rock-tinged mid-tempo pop song, "Stole" discusses three different scenarios with teenagers whose lives have been stolen away because they have made bad decisions as a result of being misunderstood, involving topics such as gun violence, bullying, suicide, adolescent pregnancy, and depression. Following "Dilemma" (2002), Rowland's worldwide number-one hit with rapper Nelly, it was released as the album's lead single in mid to late–2002. The song initially divided critics; some complimented the song's social commentary, Rowland's vocal performance as well as her willingness to breakaway from the contemporary R&B sounds of her former band Destiny's Child, while others criticized the musical direction and considered it an unsual single choice. A commercial success, "Stole" entered the top twenty on the majority of the charts it appeared on, reaching the top five in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where it remains one of her highest-charting solo singles to date. In the United States, it peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.

ChatGPT

  1. stole

    A "stole" is a type of long, narrow garment worn by individuals typically in religious or ceremonial settings. It is often draped around the shoulders and may feature decorative elements or religious symbols.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Stole

    of Steal

  2. Stole

    imp. of Steal

  3. Stolenoun

    a stolon

  4. Stolenoun

    a long, loose garment reaching to the feet

  5. Stolenoun

    a narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions

  6. Etymology: [L. stolo, -onis.]

Wikidata

  1. Stole

    The stole is a liturgical vestment of various Christian denominations. It consists of a band of colored cloth, formerly usually of silk, about seven and a half to nine feet long and three to four inches wide, whose ends may be straight or may broaden out. The center of the stole is worn around the back of the neck and the two ends hang down parallel to each other in front, either attached to each other or hanging loose. The stole is almost always decorated in some way, usually with a cross or some other significant religious design. It is often decorated with contrasting galloons and fringe is usually applied to the ends of the stole following Numbers 15:38-39. A piece of white linen or lace may be stitched onto the back of the collar as a sweat guard which can be replaced more cheaply than buying a new stole.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Stole

    stōl, pa.t. of steal.

  2. Stole

    stōl, n. a long robe reaching to the feet: a narrow vestment, usually black silk, fringed at the ends, sometimes coloured according to the seasons, worn by bishops and priests in the Latin Church during mass.—n. Stō′la, the outer garment of the Roman matron: a chorister's surplice: (her.) a bearing showing a fringed scarf. [L. stola—Gr. stolē, a robe—stellein, to array.]

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Stole

    a long scarf worn by bishops and priests in the administration of the sacraments of the Church, and sometimes when preaching, as well as in symbol of authority.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. STOLE

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stole is ranked #154907 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Stole surname appeared 105 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Stole.

    84.7% or 89 total occurrences were White.
    12.3% or 13 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stole in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of stole in a Sentence

  1. Ed Markey:

    Republicans stole the Court’s majority, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation completing their crime spree, of all the damage Donald Trump did to our Constitution, this stands as one of his greatest travesties.

  2. Professor Howe:

    Ptolemy stole Alexanders corpse, displaying it publicly, and establishing a link with the legendary figure of the age, during a pause in the wars between Alexanders successors over the tatters of his empire, Ptolemy began to build Alexandria as an eternal home for Alexander.

  3. Terri Sewell:

    I have never seen such intellectual dishonesty, it’s more like the Grinch that stole Christmas.

  4. Rose McGowan:

    I care about the time, the energy, the life, he stole. But I also care about the other lives he's stolen and all of the monsters that protect him.

  5. Matt Lieberman:

    To me it's personal. In 2000 I watched as the Supreme Court stole the election and changed the course of history. We need a Voting Rights Act for the 21st century,'.

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