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surplice

Pronunciation: /ˈsəːplɪs/
Definition of surplice

noun

  • a loose white linen vestment varying from hip-length to calf-length, worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers at Christian church services.

Derivatives

surpliced

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French sourpelis, from medieval Latin superpellicium, from super- 'above' + pellicia 'fur garment'

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