stoles

noun

plural of stole
as in shawls

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shawls
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  • Bostonians with ties to Cape Verde wore the country’s flag on bags, shawls, and most popularly, soccer jerseys during a City Hall flag raising Sunday to celebrate the archipelago nation’s 51st Independence Day.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
  • Residents are also often in need of slippers, non-slip socks, and cozier items, such as shawls and cardigans.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
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