Robe, mantle, cloak

Definition

= long garment, hanging down to the ankles, ◄ usually made of wool, ► and worn over the {L:tunic<SDBH:כֻּתֹּנֶת>}; it is not clear whether it had sleeves or not, nor whether it was open or closed in the front; ≈ certain attitudes and emotions are often described in terms of such a garment, e.g. "he wore fury like a robe"