found in the Authorized Version in Ge 3:7, of the bands of fig-leaves made by our first parents. In Ac 19:12, it denotes the belt or half-girdle worn by artisans and servants round the waist for the purpose of preserving the clothing from injury. In marg. of Authorized Version, Ru 3:15, correctly rendered instead of "vail." (R.V., "mantle.")

The word chagorah signifies 'anything girded on.' When Adam and Eve had sinned they discovered that they were naked, and sewed fig-leaves together and made aprons, Ge 3:7; but were soon conscious that this did not cover their nakedness, for when God called to them they owned that they were naked, and hid behind the trees. This teaches that nothing that man can devise can cover him from the eye of God. God clothed Adam and Eve with coats of skins; it was through death, typical of Christ Himself. In Ac 19:12 the word is ???????????, and occurs but that once; it signifies a narrow apron or linen covering.