MANTELLETTA


Meaning of MANTELLETTA in English

/man'tl et"euh/ , n. Rom. Cath. Ch.

a silk or woolen sleeveless vestment reaching to the knees, worn by cardinals, bishops, and other prelates.

[ 1850-55; mantelletum, dim. of L mantellum MANTLE ]

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