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habit

/ˈhæb.ɪt/ noun C2
  1. A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns. (countable, uncountable) · It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.
  2. A piece of clothing worn for a specific activity; a uniform. (countable, uncountable) · The new riding habits of the team looked smashing!

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I believe now he really does mean them, only he has got into the habit of saying them as if he didn’t.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 179 · C1
“We’re not in the habit of shutting people up in dark damp dungeons,” said Marilla drily, “especially as they’re rather scarce in Avonlea.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 70 · C1
But when I made my round in my dressing gown, as was my habit, I had no sooner entered the study than I scented danger.
The Valley of Fear, p. 96 · C1
Holmes chuckled and wriggled in his chair, as was his habit when in high spirits.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 5 · B2

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