AMICE


Meaning of AMICE in English

1. n. a white linen cloth worn on the neck and shoulders by a priest celebrating the Eucharist.

Etymology: ME f. med.L amicia, -sia (earlier amit f. OF), f. L amictus outer garment 2. n. a cap, hood, or cape worn by members of certain religious orders.

Etymology: ME f. OF aumusse f. med.L almucia etc., of unkn. orig.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.