chasuble

Definitions


[ˈtʃazjʊbl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French chesible, later chasuble, from late Latin casubla, alteration of Latin casula ‘hooded cloak or little cottage’, diminutive of casa ‘house’




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