DALMATIC


Meaning of DALMATIC in English

I. (ˈ)dal|mad.ik, -atik adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Latin Dalmaticus, from Dalmatia + Latin -icus -ic

: dalmatian I

a dalmatic robe

II.  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

also dal·mat·i·ca -ˈmad.ə̇kə, -atə̇-

( -s )

Etymology: Late Latin dalmatica, from feminine of Latin Dalmaticus

1. : an ecclesiastical outer vestment worn in religious ceremonies originally by a deacon but now also by some prelates (as bishops)

2.

a. : a loose unbelted medieval garment with full sleeves and often with slits up the sides

b. : a similar robe of rich materials worn on state occasions by an English king ; especially : such a robe worn by a king at his coronation

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