CHASUBLE


Meaning of CHASUBLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' cha-z ə -b ə l, -zh ə -, -s ə -

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English chesible, from Anglo-French chesible, chasuble, from Late Latin casubla hooded garment

Date: 14th century

: a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the officiating priest at mass

chasuble: 1 Gothic, 2 fiddleback

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