CHASUBLE


Meaning of CHASUBLE in English

[ 'tʃazjʊb(ə)l ]

■ noun an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass.

Origin

ME: from OFr. chesible , later ~ , from late L. casubla , alt. of L. casula 'hooded cloak or little cottage', dimin. of casa 'house'.

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