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to caftan

to caftan

8.1
To put on a long loose robe with wide sleeves
  • verb
  • /ˈkæf.tæn/
translation icon : vestir con caftán
  • She caftaned herself for the evening party.

Examples

  • She caftaned her daughter in a bright silk robe before the traditional wedding feast.

  • The actors caftaned themselves for the historical play set in the Middle East.

  • He caftaned quickly before joining the celebration in the courtyard.

  • He decided to caftan before the ceremony.

  • She caftaned her daughter in a beautiful, flowing garment for the cultural celebration.

  • The women caftaned themselves in brightly colored robes for the festival.

  • He caftaned quickly in the elegant dress before the last-minute gathering.

Synonyms

to dress
vsto caftan
1.0

To put clothes on yourself or someone else

refers to one particular garment rather than the general act of clothing
to clothe
vsto caftan
19 3.2

To put clothes on someone or cover their body with clothes

names a single traditional garment instead of supplying clothes broadly
to frock
vsto caftan
  • Jargon
1 8.9

To put a special robe on someone during a ceremony

is specific to one traditional loose robe not necessarily ceremonial
to vest
vsto caftan
  • Formal
1 7.8

To put on special religious or ceremonial clothes

is limited to one type of loose garment rather than varied ceremonial wear

Surface Forms

caftan infinitive
caftaning present participle

Etymology

Caftan (as a verb) comes from the same Turkish and Persian kaftan, the name for a long robe. So to caftan someone is simply to put that long 'robe' on them or dress them in it.