Tō'ga, n.

n. [Lat. tegere, to cover.] (Rom. Antiq.) The loose outer garment worn by the ancient Romans, consisting of a single broad piece of cloth, and wrapped around the body. W. Scott.

Toga prætexta, a toga with a broad purple border, said to be derived from the Etruscans, and worn by children of both sexes, by magistrates, and by persons engaged in sacred rites, or paying vows. — Toga virilis, the manly gown. This was assumed by Roman boys about the time of completing their fourteenth year.