in antiquity, a military habit worn by the ancients over the tunica. It belonged to the patricians, and was the same in the time of war that the toga was in the time of peace. This sort of gown was called picta, from the rich embroidery with figures in Phrygian-work; and purpurea, because the groundwork was purple. The chlamydes of the emperors were all purple, adorned with a golden or embroidered border.