Byzantine Robe

Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Having survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD, it endured until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453. The term 'Byzantine Empire' was coined only after its demise; its citizens used the term 'Roman Empire' and called themselves 'Romans'.

Robe

A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves. The English word robe derives from Middle English robe ("garment"), borrowed from Old French robe, itself taken from the Frankish word *rouba, and is related to the word rob.

byzantine

Adjective

1. Alternative letter-case form of Byzantine .

Noun

1. A byzant (coin).

robe

Noun

1. A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
2. The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

Verb

1. To clothe; to dress.
2. To put on official vestments.