SURPLICE


Meaning of SURPLICE in English

n. a loose white linen vestment reaching the knees, worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers at services. surpliced adj.

[ ME f. AF surplis, OF sourpelis, f. med.L superpellicium (as SUPER-, pellicia PELISSE) ]

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