a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
"The traditional costume included a red stole draped elegantly over her shoulders."
A garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck with each end hanging over the chest, worn in ecclesiastical settings or sometimes as a part of graduation dress.
"The vine grew rapidly as it stole across the garden bed, sending out new shoots from its underground runners."
A stolon.
In plain English: A stole is an elegant, long scarf worn over formal clothing to add style and warmth at special events.
"He was caught stealing money from his employer's wallet."
Usage: Use this term to describe the liturgical vestment worn by clergy and choir members during religious services. Do not confuse it with "stole" as a verb meaning past tense of steal.
simple past tense of steal
"The thief stole my wallet while I was sleeping on the bus."
In plain English: To steal means to take something that does not belong to you without permission.
"The thief stole my wallet while I was waiting for the bus."
The word stole comes from Old English, where it originally meant a long sleeveless cloak worn over other garments. Over time, its meaning shifted to refer to the decorative strip worn by clergy or the act of secretly taking something.