stole
1. stole past of STEAL 2. stole \'sto-l\ n [ME, fr. OE, fr. L stola, fr. Gk stole- equipment, robe, fr. ]stellein to set up, make ready - more at STALL 1: a long loose garment : ROBE 2: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long narrow band worn around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons 3: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usu. across the shou lders