CASSOCK


Meaning of CASSOCK in English

/kas"euhk/ , n.

1. a long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy or others participating in church services.

2. a lightweight, double-breasted ecclesiastical coat or jacket, worn under the Geneva gown.

3. a member of the clergy.

[ 1540-50; casaque, perh. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .