TUNICLE


Meaning of TUNICLE in English

[ 'tju:nɪk(ə)l ]

■ noun Christian Church a short liturgical vestment which is traditionally worn over the alb by a subdeacon at celebrations of the Mass.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~ or L. tunicula , dimin. of tunica .

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