1. (Rom. Antiq.) An under-garment worn by the ancient Romans of both
sexes. It was made with or without sleeves, reached to or below the
knees, and was confined at the waist by a girdle.
2. Any similar garment worm by ancient or Oriental peoples; also, a
common name for various styles of loose-fitting under- garments and
over-garments worn in modern times by Europeans and others.