Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AN-GUST'I-CLAVE
AN-GUST'I-CLAVE, n. [L. angustus, narrow, and clavus, a knob or stud.]
A robe or tunic embroidered with purple studs or knobs, or by purple stripes, worn by Roman knights. The laticlave, with broader studs, was worn by senators. – Quinctilian. Kennet.
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