Definition of garb
2a : a style of apparelb : outward form : appearance
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Examples of garb in a Sentence
decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration
a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story
Origin and Etymology of garb
Middle French or Old Italian; Middle French garbe graceful contour, grace, from Old Italian garbo grace
First Known Use: 1599
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Definition of garb
transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with clothing
Examples of garb in a Sentence
firefighters garbed in protective gear
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First Known Use of garb
1846
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GARB Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of garb for English Language Learners
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: a particular style or type of clothing
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Definition of garb for English Language Learners
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: to dress (someone) in a particular type of clothing
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