n.
Pronunciation: ' s ə r-pl ə s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English surplis, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin superpellicium, from super- + pellicium coat of skins, from Latin, neuter of pellicius made of skins, from pellis skin ― more at FELL
Date: 13th century
: a loose white outer ecclesiastical vestment usually of knee length with large open sleeves