CASSOCK


Meaning of CASSOCK in English

n. a long close-fitting usu. black or red garment worn by clergy, members of choirs, etc. cassocked adj.

[ F casaque long coat f. It. casacca horseman's coat, prob. f. Turkic: cf. COSSACK ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.