cassock
An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe…An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
» The priest's cassock billowed gently in the wind.
Meaning
3 sensesAn item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
Soutane
ря́саrjása, сута́наsutána
ря́саrjása
(obsolete)A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
(obsolete)A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
- a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
Examples
1 sentencesThe priest's cassock billowed gently in the wind.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French casaque (“cloak”).From Middle French casaque (“cloak”).
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