subfuscs

/sʌbˈfʌsks/
noun
  1. Plural of subfusc; dark or dull clothing, especially academic gowns worn at Oxford University for formal occasions.
    • She hung her subfuscs in the wardrobe after the formal dinner.
    • Students wore their subfuscs for the graduation ceremony.
    • The college requires all examinees to be in subfuscs.
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