CASSOCK


Meaning of CASSOCK in English

cas ‧ sock /ˈkæsək/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: casaque 'long coat' , probably from Persian khazaghand , from kazh 'silk' + aghand 'filled with soft material' ]

a long, usually black, piece of clothing worn by priests

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