‖n.; pl. E. Togas L. Togae [ L., akin to tegere to cover. See Thatch. ] (Rom. Antiq.) The loose outer garment worn by the ancient Romans, consisting of a single broad piece of woolen cloth of a shape approaching a semicircle. It was of undyed wool, except the border of the toga praetexta. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ Toga praetexta. [ L. ], a toga with a broad purple border, worn by children of both sexes, by magistrates, and by persons engaged in sacred rites. -- ‖ Toga virilis [ L. ], the manly gown; the common toga. This was assumed by Roman boys about the time of completing their fourteenth year. [ 1913 Webster ]