Academic costume
the ceremonial garb of the students and faculty in schools, colleges, and universities, consisting of a flat cap (mortarboard), a long, wide-sleeved gown, and sometimes a hood, worn especially at commencement exercises.
historical examples
from this building came out two young men in academic costume.
winter evening tales amelia edith huddleston barr
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