humeral veil (English, noun)
expansion: humeral veil (plural humeral veils)
Senses:
topics: Christianity
wikidata: Q1849502
glosses: A long, narrow veil or scarf, normally of the same color and material as the vestments, worn round the shoulders by the officiating priest or attendant at Mass. It is used to protect the sacred vessels from direct contact with the hands.
Forms:
form: humeral veils
tags: plural