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amice1

Pronunciation: /ˈamɪs/

Definition of amice

noun

1a white linen cloth worn on the neck and shoulders, under the alb, by a priest celebrating the Eucharist.

2a cap, hood, or cape worn by members of certain religious orders.

Origin:

late Middle English: amice¹ (sense 1) from medieval Latin amicia, amisia, of unknown origin; amice¹ (sense 2) from Old French aumusse, from medieval Latin almucia, of unknown origin