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MLA Vestment - definition of vestment by The Free Dictionary Vestment - definition of vestment by The Free Dictionary Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . vest·ment (vĕst′mənt) n. 1. A garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or state. 2. Ecclesiastical Any of the ritual robes worn by members of the clergy, acolytes, or other assistants at services or rites, especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist. [Middle English vestement, from Old French vestment, from Latin vestīmentum, from vestīre, to clothe, from vestis, garment; see vest.] vest·men′tal (-mĕn′tl) adj. vestment 1. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment or robe, esp one denoting office, authority, or rank 2. (Clothing & Fashion) any of various ceremonial garments worn by the clergy at religious services [C13: from Old French vestiment, from Latin vestīmentum clothing, from vestīre to clothe] vestmental adj 1. a garment, esp. an outer garment. 2.

vestments, attire; clothing. 3. an official or ceremonial robe. 4. one of the garments worn by the clergy and their assistants, choristers, etc., during divine service and on other occasions.

[1250–1300; < Medieval Latin vestīmentum priestly robe, Latin: garment =vestī(re) to dress] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy alb - a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests cassock - a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers chasuble - a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass robe , gown - outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions humeral veil , veil - a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl orphrey - a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment pallium - (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back pontifical - the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop) surplice - a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves vestment [ˈvestmənt] N → vestiduras fpl vestments (esp

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Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: clothes References in classic literature ? The physician advanced directly in front of his patient, laid his hand upon his bosom, and thrust aside the vestment, that hitherto had always covered it even from the professional eye. View in context This primeval vestment reached from the throat to the knees, and served at once all the usual purposes of body-clothing; there was no wider opening at the collar, than was necessary to admit the passage of the head, from which it may be inferred, that it was put on by slipping it over the head and shoulders, in the manner of a modern shirt, or ancient hauberk. View in context Her costume was remarkable for the partial development, on all possible occasions, of some flannel vestment of a singular structure; also for affording glimpses, in the region of the back, of a corset, or pair of stays, in colour a dead-green.

View in context Having fixed upon this, I hired a little bark to Jubo, a place about forty leagues distant from Pate, on board which I put some provisions, together with my sacerdotal vestments, and all that was necessary for saying mass: in this vessel we reached the coast, which we found inhabited by several nations: each nation is subject to its own king; these petty monarchies are so numerous, that I counted at least ten in less than four leagues. View in context Without doubt, Porthos had reasons for not abandoning this part of his vestments, for instead of quitting his hold on the flap in his hand, he pulled it toward him, so that D'Artagnan rolled himself up in the velvet by a movement of rotation explained by the persistency of Porthos. surplice - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus surplice a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves Class: "loose white robe", from Old French surpeliz, from Medieval Latin superpellicium... (Source: Online Etymology) [more] Wikipedia: Surplice a liturgical vestment of the Western Christian Church.

The surplice is in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton fabric, reaching to the knees or to the ankles, with wide or moderately wide sleeves. It was originally a long garment with open... surplice | surplices [plural] A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church. It has the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees. It usually features lace decoration and may have embroidered bordures. (42 of 44 words, pronunciation, 1 image ) surplice - definition of surplice in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of surplice in English: 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.

Example sentences ‘History will be made that weekend when the standard of the order will be raised in the town by the local Knights, who wear a surplice with the cross emblem.’ ‘Once I had stuffed myself behind the wheel with my surplice billowing around me like a collapsed parachute, I switched into passive mode.’ ‘However, it doesn't match any of the new surplices that have been bought, which go down to about knee level, so I'll not be allowed to wear it in future - at least, not when I'm singing with the rest of my choir.’ ‘Powerful lights made their white surplices glow like neon, and the pulpitted priest seemed to be borne aloft on a cloud of pure radiance.’ ‘White T-shirts, white jeans, white ponchos, even white surplices stood out in the hot July sun.’ ‘This was about the clerk of that parish, whose wife used to wash the parson's surplices.’ ‘Stretching along each side are lines of choirboys and girls in bright surplices, holding flags and honey-scented tapers.’ ‘A piano was played, hymns were sung, we all duly recited the confession, creeds and responses, and the

 curate ascended the pulpit with surplice flowing.’ ‘He became a canon of Salisbury in 1563, but objected to the use of the surplice and to contributing to the repairs of the cathedral.’ ‘‘If they were presented in ruffs and surplices,’ Stainer contends, ‘it might alienate people.’’ Synonyms Vestments - OrthodoxWiki Vestments Edit this box Since the earliest times, vestments have been worn by Christian clergy in the performance of both the divine services and other functions of the clergy.

Depending on their purpose and function, the vestment consists usually of very fine clothing which clergy wear in the course of their ministry. Some are reminiscent of the royal vesture of the kingdoms of history, and some derive their shape and function from Scripture. Their primary purpose is for the spiritual edification of the Church. In one sense, vestments function as a uniform, identifying their wearer by his office and function, but they also serve the spiritual function of helping to bring the faithful into the atmosphere of understanding that in the Church, the Christian seeks to move ever more deeply into the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus, the wearing of vestments helps to render the clergy as icons of our Lord and his angels , serving at the one altar of God. Vestments and other distinctive clerical clothing are used in both the Eastern and Western rites of the Orthodox Church .

Contents Eastern Rite Non-liturgical Anteri /Podrjaznik: Inner cassock, but does not have buttons down the front like the Roman cassock [1] Exorason /Ryassa/Jibbee: Outer cassock; a large, flowing garment [2] Pectoral cross : In much of Slavic Orthodoxy, the pectoral cross is the sign of a priest; a plain silvertone (usually pewter) cross is common to most priests, especially of the Russian tradition. These crosses are traditionally inscribed with the words from 1st Timothy 4:12: "Be thou an example to the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." The gold and jeweled pectoral crosses are given as awards to clergy; the highest award that can be given to a priest is a second pectoral cross (i.e., the priest may wear two pectoral crosses). In Greek practice, the pectoral cross is awarded only when a priest is elevated to the rank of Oikonomos , and there is no distinction made between various levels of crosses.

Skouphos /skufiya/skoufia/skouphia/skoupho: a soft-sided cap, may be peaked (Russian style) [3] or flat (Greek style). Kalymavchion/ kamilavka /kalimafi/kameloukion/kamelaukion: a stiff hat, may be cylindrical with flattened conical brim at the top (Greek style, for married priests) [4] , flared and flat at the top (Russian style) [5] , or cylindrical and flat at the top (Serbian style) Note: Some of these may be worn during the course of liturgical services Monastic Anteri /Zostiko/Podrjaznik: Inner cassock (see above). Worn by monastics at all times. Vest : Worn over the Anteri [6] . This can be worn by married priests, but usually isn't. Worn by monastics at all times. Exorasson /Ryassa/Jibbee: Outer cassock (see above). Worn by monastics during services.

Skouphos /skufiya/skoufia/skouphia/skoupho: see above. In Greek monastic practice, may also be hard and flat (Greek style, in services) [7] or soft (Greek style, out of services) [8] . Worn by monastics out of services. Koukoulion : A black piece of material that comes down the back of a monastic, and has two thin strips coming off the side. [9] Epanokalymavchion or Epanokameloukion: In Greek practise, the veil is placed on top of a kalymavchion, but is not attached to it. Worn by Greek-practice monastics in services. Klobuk : a veil attached to a kalymavchion with a veil that extends over the back, the standard in Slavic practice. Worn by Slav-practice monastics in services. Slavic metropolitans wear a white klobuk [10] , with Archbishops having a cross on their klobuk [11] ; Greek bishops generally do not have these distinctions.

Liturgical For the deacon : Sticharion : this is actually a form of the garment worn at baptism, but is ornate (usually a heavy brocade) Orarion : the stole, worn over the left shoulder; deacons may be given the double orarion as an award, which is worn over the left shoulder, wrapped around the chest and back, and brought back over the left shoulder to the front; in Greek practice, all deacons wear the double orarion Epimanikia : cuffs bound with laces; for the deacon, they are worn under the sticharion Panagia / Engolpion - medallion usually depiction the Theotokos (Blessed Virgin Mary) holding the Christ Child. Some bishops (and all primates of autocephalous churches) have the dignity of a second engolpion, which usually depicts Christ.

Sticharion : same as for the priest Epimanikia : same as for the priest Epitrachelion : same as for the priest Zone : same as for the priest Sakkos : instead of the phelonion, the bishop wears the sakkos, which is a tight-fitting garment with wide sleeves Epigonation /palitsa: all bishops wear this Mitre : all bishops wear this; the episcopal mitre is topped by a cross, unlike the priestly mitre Omophorion : of all episcopal vestments, this is considered to be the most important; the omophorion is a wide band of cloth worn about the shoulders Mantiya : sleeveless cape that fastens at the neck and the feet, worn by the bishop when he formally enters the church before Divine Liturgy . The following are not vestments, but are used by the bishop during services: Orlets /eagle-rug: a small rug showing a single-headed eagle soaring over a city, on which the bishop stands during services.

Crozier /Pateritsa/Zhezlo: the staff; may be tau-style (T-shaped), with the crossbeam bent and surmounted by a cross, or serpent-style, showing two intertwined serpents, also surmounted by a cross. Western Rite Non-Liturgical Biretta - Counter-Reformation Roman evolution of the birettum. cylindrical headcovering, has three 'wings' for ease of donning and doffing. Pom-pom on top. This is not authorized for usage in the ROCOR . Cap - the medieval birettum, often called catercap (short for "Canterbury cap"), descended from the ancient pileus headcovering. Formed of four joined sections of material, generally square in shape, but soft and foldable. This is not authorized for usage in the Antiochian Western Rite Vicariate , but is used by the ROCOR Western Rite. Cassock - a long sleeved garment worn beneath vestments and/or over street clothes by men, both clergy and laity. The two most common styles are Roman/Latin with buttons up the front, and the Sarum or English which is double breasted.

Cowl - the monastic overgarment; a flowing wide-sleeved garment with a hood. Hood - originally a short cape with a hood, worn by those who have taken a degree as part of choir dress (for public prayers of the Hours) in English use. Scapular - a waistcoat without sides or sleeves, worn as part of the monastic habit. Tippet - a long scarf worn at choir office over hood and surplice, a component part of the hood. Those worn by a priest will be black and generally very wide. A special form worn by readers is thin and of a blue material. This is not authorized for usage in the Antiochian Western Rite Vicariate , but is used by the ROCOR Western Rite. Tunic - a long sleeved garment similar to the cassock which forms the basis of the Western monastic habit. Worn with a belt. Surplice - loose over-garment of white linen, now usually gathered at the neck, with wide sleeves. It is the northern equivalent of the Gallican alb from which it descended. Counter-Reformation Roman style will be generally shorter, may be all lace or hemmed with wide bands of lace.

The medieval style (also called Old English, Anglican, Benedictine , or cathedral style) is without lace, much longer with very wide (pointed or rounded) sleeves. Some counter reformation Roman styles, called Cotta, have a square yoke or close-fitting sleeves. Some older styles were worn with belt or cincture as on the alb. Liturgical Alb - linen overgarment, worn with a cincture (belt or rope) over the cassock and for clergy, beneath liturgical vestments. The baroque Roman form has lace cuffs and from hips down. In the medieval or English forms, worn with square apparels on the front and back lower hem, and on the cuffs. In northwestern Europe the alb developed into the surplice. Amice - square of linen with ties, originally worn on the head as a hood, now worn thrown back over the alb purportedly to protect vestments from sweat and oil. In medieval or English use it often has a rectangular apparel forming a collar when thrown back. Apparels - pieces of brocade worn on the amice and alb in English or medieval style as decorations.

Chasuble - the Eucharistic vestment, worn only by the celebrating priest (and at certain services in Lent, folded up at the shoulders, by deacon and subdeacon). Original form is the Conical, being a half-circle of cloth joined in the front. The medieval chasubles were cut away at the sides and called Gothic. In the Counter-Reformation, the form was abbreviated extremely and stiffened to the 'fiddleback' shape, particularly for use in hot climes. The Gothic revival style is based upon the look of the Gothic (cutaway conical) when worn. Cincture - a belt, most commonly of rope, anciently a band of silk and decorated with jewels. Clavis - the gilded and embroidered bands of decoration found on the Western dalmatic and tunicle. Cope - a half-circle of cloth with a functional or non-functional hood, highly decorated. Clasped at the neck with a chain or rectangle of cloth called a 'morse'. Worn in processions, and by non-celebrating clergy during liturgy. Essentially identical in form to the Syriac phayno.

Crosier and Crook - pastoral staff in the form of a shepherd's crook, bearing a cross. Normally used by bishops and abbots. Dalmatic - a wide sleeved tunic, slit up the sides. The normal eucharistic garment of the deacon. Decorated with two vertical bands connected by two horizontal bands (see clavis ) Maniple - a small thin band of cloth worn on the left wrist by clergy (subdeacon, deacon, priest, and bishop) at liturgy. Its purpose was originally to wipe the chalice with. Mitre - pointed cap with two peaks: front and back. Classified in later baroque Roman custom by three levels of decoration and costliness. Worn by bishops and abbots. Early English or medieval style is short, of decorated or undecorated linen; Roman style much taller, of rigid material. Orphrey - the gilded and embroidered bands of decoration on Western vestments, particularly the chasuble. Pallium - the narrow woolen stole granted to bishops of metropolitan rank and above in the Western church, and which denote their high authority. Derived from the himation, the Greek philosopher's mantle, also worn by ascetics in the early Church.

Rochet - in the traditional style, refers to a floor length linen garment with a round yoke similar to an alb, but with close fitting sleeves, often tied at the cuffs. Also a flowing floor length linen garment with slits at the sides and sometimes over sleeves, worn by servers. In baroque Roman form a thigh length linen garment, more fitting than a surplice, similar to the alb but worn un-belted. Is generally gathered close around the neck and wrists. Lace around cuffs and bottom third. Stole - a narrow band of cloth worn about the neck hanging down, underneath the Eucharistic vestment. The method of wear denotes the office: straight down for bishop, crossed at the breast for priest, crossed at the side for deacon. Tunicle - a wide sleeved tunic, slit up the sides, generally smaller in scale than the dalmatic. Decorated with two vertical vertical bands (clavis) - normally worn by subdeacons at liturgy, can also be worn by the crucifer, thurifer, and clerk.

See also Glossary of Christian words Back to Site Map A Acolyte: A server: a lay assistant, often a boy, one of whose functions is to light and extinguish the candles on the altar before and after the service. Alb: A long white linen vestment with straight sleeves. Alms bason: A collection plate in which are collected the offerings of the people. Altar: The Holy Table, the Communion Table.Aumbry: A receptacle made either in the wall or attached to the wall of the chancel or sacristy to contain the consecrated elements, holy oils, or sacred vessels. Amice: A vestment consisting of a linen neck piece or collar, which is worn with the alb. Originally a covering for the head, as well as the neck. Antependium: The hanging or screen in front of an altar: frontal. Sometimes used in reference to the pulpit cloth. Apse: A semi-circular or polygonal termination of a choir or chancel. B Baguette: A long, plain, or decorated band of wood suspended from a cornice to enhance the beauty of a dossal. Baldacchino : A canopy, which covers the altar.

Baptistry: In liturgical churches, wherever the font is located; in Baptist, or other churches which practice immersion, usually a large tank in the very front of the church, set into the platform or behind a communion table or altar. Bier: The carriage upon which the coffin is placed in the church. Biretta: A stiff four-sided cap worn by the clergy.Bishop's Chair: The chair (cathedra) in a cathedral, reserved exclusively for the bishop of the diocese.Burse: The case for the corporal.Canons: The laws of the Episcopal Church; also, the members of the chapter of a cathedral. Bishop: A person in charge of many churches who oversees a large area such as a state. C Cassock: The long under garment worn by the minister. It is usually black. There are two styles commonly in use: The Roman, which is buttoned down the front; and the Anglican, which is buttoned at the side. Cathedra: The seat of the bishop of a diocese. Catholic: Universal, worldwide ecumenical. The word refers to the ancient creeds of the whole Christian church; or the whole body of the church.

The word is not the sole property of the Roman Catholic Church. Cere-cloth: One of the three traditional cloths laid upon the top of the altar. It is a waxed cloth, designed to protect the fair linen from the dampness and moisture of the stone altar top. Censer: A brass or silver pot in which incense is burned. Chalice: The cup used at the Holy Communion. Chancel: The east end, so called, of a church. Chapel: A building or portion of one used for worship. Chaplain: A clergyman responsible for spiritual administration in a household, institution, or organization. Chasuble: A loose vestment with neck aperture and worn over the alb. Chimere: A long garment of black or scarlet with armholes, but no sleeves, which is worn by bishops over the rochet. Choir: The choristers; also, the part of the chancel between the nave and the sanctuary. Ciborium: A covered cup to hold the Sacramental Bread; a canopy of wood or stone or marble, supported by four or more pillars covering an altar. Cincture: The girdle of a cassock.

Clerestory: The wall above the arches and pillars in the church that has roofed-over side walls. Cloister: A covered passageway, usually open on one side into a court. The passageway connects the church with a parsonage or a school building or a parish house. Cope: A long cape-shaped vestment (originally another form of chasuble). Corporal: A square linen cloth used upon the altar at Communion. Corpus: The word means the body and refers to the representation of the Lord's body upon the cross. Cotta: A short white garment occasionally used by choristers over the cassock. It is not as long or as full as the surplice, although it is the same vestment. Credence: A shelf, or a table on the epistle side of the altar, upon which the communion silver rests until used at the altar. Crossing: The place where the transept crosses the nave. Crozier (pastoral staff): The staff of a bishop, patriarch, abbot or priest. Crucifer: The one who carries the cross. Crucifix: A cross with a representation of our Lord's body (corpus) upon it.

Cruet or ampulla: The receptacle for wine and for water. Crypt: A vault beneath a church. Deacon�s step: The middle or second step approaching the altar.Dossal or dorsal: A curtain of rich fabric behind the altar or communion table. D E East end of a church: The end where the altar stands, even if it is not actually in the east. Elements: The materials used in the Sacraments appointed by Christ: water, wine, and bread. Epistle side: The side of the altar at which the Epistle is read, the right as the congregation sees it. �Eucharistic lights�: Two candles placed at either end of the altar. Ewer: The pitcher for holding the water for the font and for the lavabo basin. F Fair linen: The principal covering of the top of the altar. It hangs over the sides of the altar almost to the floor. Flagon: A large covered glass or metal container for a reserve of wine, or grape juice depending upon the church. Font: The receptacle of stone, metal or wood, which holds the water for the Baptism. Footpace: The pavement or top step before the altar.

Frontal: A covering of cloth that hangs before the front of the altar, covering the entire front of the altar. Frontlet or superfrontal: A short cover for the top of the altar frontal. G Girdle: A rope, usually made of white cotton, tied around the waist over the alb. Gospel side: The side of the altar at which the Gospel is read, the left as the congregation sees it. Gradine: A shelf behind the altar upon which the reredos sits. It is also called a retable. H Hood: A shield-shaped hood or panel at the back of a cope; also, the academic vesture given by a college in token of a degree. Host: The consecrated bread or wafer of the Holy Communion. I ICTHUS: Greek letters that spell the Greek word for fish and are the initials of the Greek saying Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior. The Greek initials are �����. The Greek name for Christ is ������� (anglicized as Christos, and note the X that gives rise to Xmas). The full Greek phrase is ������ �������, ���� ����, �����.

J cotta - a short garment resembling a surplice, worn typically by Catholic priests and servers. Origin: mid 19th cent.: from Italian; ultimately related to COAT. surplice - a loose white linen vestment varying from hip-length to calf-length, worn over a cassock by clergy, acolytes, and choristers at Christian church services. Webster's 3rd unabridged: ¹cotta - [ML, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG kozza coarse mantle  more at COAT] a short white ecclesiastical vestment worn by various clerics, altar boys, and choristers  compare SURPLICE ¹surplice - 1: a loose white ecclesiastical vestment with large open sleeves that generally extends to the knees in length and that usu. is worn as a tunic over other garments by clergymen, acolytes, lay readers, and choristers in the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Moravian, and other churches 2: the cotta worn by Roman Catholic clergymen Random House unabridged: cotta - [Eccles.] 1. a surplice. 2.

a short surplice, sleeveless or with short sleeves, worn esp. by choristers. surplice - 1. a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, properly of linen, worn over the cassock by clergymen and choristers. AHD 2nd ed.: cotta - A short ecclesiastical surplice. [Med. Lat., of Germanic orig.] surplice - A loose-fitting white gown with wide sleeves, worn over a cassock by some clergymen. OED: ||cotta¹ - [Eccl.] A surplice; see quots. 1848, 1865. 1848 J. H. Newman ... Do you like the short cotta or the long? 1865 ... The Cotta is the Surplice shortened, and with less ample sleeves. ... surplice - A loose vestment of white linen having wide sleeves and, in its amplest form, reaching to the feet, worn (usually over a cassock) by clerics, choristers, and others taking part in church services. (|| = not naturalized, alien) Wikipedia (quoting Encycl.

Brit. 1911): A surplice (Late Latin superpelliceum, from super, "over" and pellis, "fur") is a liturgical vestment of the Western Christian Church. The surplice is in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton fabric, reaching to the knees or to the ankles, with wide or moderately wide sleeves. It was originally a long garment with open sleeves reaching nearly to the ground, as it remains in the Anglican tradition, but in the Roman Catholic tradition, the surplice often has shorter, closed sleeves and square shoulders and is referred to with the Medieval Latin term cotta [meaning 'cut-off' in Italian], as it is derived from the cut-off alb. ... In the Roman tradition, the surplice or cotta sometimes features lace decoration or embroidered bordures, but is most typically plainly hemmed. ... The surplice is meant to be a miniature alb, the alb itself being the symbol of the white garment received at Baptism. As such, it is appropriately worn by any cleric, by lectors and acolytes, or indeed by altar servers ... seminarians when attending Mass ... non-clerical choirs.

It is usually worn over a cassock and never alone ... New Westminster Dict. of Liturgy and Worship, ed. Davies, J. G. (1986), "Vestments": ... [p. 524] All ranks of the clergy wore the plain alb until the eleventh century, but at about this period two changes occurred in the West. First, a wide-sleeved and somewhat shorter version of the alb, namely the surplice, began to replace it as the clerical vestment for non-eucharistic worship, and also for wear by clergy and monks in choir ... [p. 533] The cassock is now an ankle-length tunic with long narrow sleeves; it is usually girt at the waist with a belt or cincture, but may be buttoned from neck to foot; it may be of any colour ... although it is an under-garment, as the Latin name subtanea (soutaine) indicates, it is also worn as an over-garment ... indoors and outdoors. Further, the cassock is not an exclusively clerical garment and may be worn by servers, choristers, vergers and other ecclesiastical persons. ... [p.

534] The surplice is a wide-sleeved ample version of the linen alb ... today it is commonly worn over the cassock by both clerics and laymen in choir or otherwise assisting in the conduct of worship. Originally ankle-length, the surplice was progressively shortened and by the eighteenth century on the continent barely reached the waist and had short sleeves: in this form it is known as the cotta. In the Roman Catholic Church it has been trimmed with lace from the sixteenth century onwards. The surplice now exists in many different styles and, from time to time, attempts are made to restore its original simplicity and amplitude. ... Oxf. Dict. of Christian Art, ed. Murray, P. & L. (1996): [p. 131] cotta - A simple linen tunic like an ALB, but worn without a girdle. It is not a Eucharistic VESTMENT, but rather a short surplice. [p. 558] surplice - A later version of the ALB, ampler and slightly shorter, with long wide sleeves, worn by servers at Mass, members of the choirs, [and] priests.

Oxford-Duden:  Das Rochett Das Rochet, auch Chorhemd, ist ein hüft- oder knielanges weißes, oft gefälteltes Obergewand, das von der Albe abstammt. Es wird über dem Talar getragen. ... Das Chorhemd löste ab dem 11./12 Jhd. für bestimmte Gelegenheiten die Albe ab. Zunächst fußlang, dann ab dem 13. Jhd zunehmend kürzer. Das Superpelliz Wikipedia: Die Soutane ist ein außerliturgisches Kleidungsstück, das aus dem seit dem Mittelalter gebräuchlichen schwarzen, knöchellangen Alltagsgewand der Kleriker hervorging und zur Standestracht geworden ist. Bei Gottesdiensten wird ein Chorhemd bzw. ein Rochett darüber getragen. Das Chorhemd ist ein hüft- oder knielanges weißes, oft gefälteltes Obergewand, das von der Albe abstammt. Es wird über dem Talar bzw. der Soutane getragen.

Der Priester trägt Soutane, Chorhemd und Stola bei Gottesdiensten ohne Eucharistiefeier oder bei Messen, in denen er weder Zelebrant noch Konzelebrant ist. Talar und Chorhemd sind die verbreitetste Messdienergewandung. Im Unterschied zum Rochett hat das Chorhemd an den Ärmeln einen etwas weitereren Schnitt. Mit Rochett wird traditionell das Chorhemd höherer Geistlicher (Prälaten) mit eng geschnittenen Ärmeln, die häufig verziert sind (Spitzen, Rüschen), bezeichnet. Es ist jedoch umgangssprachlich weit verbreitet, das Chorhemd ebenfalls als Rochett zu bezeichnen.

 Die Albe kann nicht durch den Chorrock ersetzt werden, wenn Kasel oder Dalmatik anzuziehen sind oder die Stola das Meßgewand  Gerade hatte er eine Gemeindeangehörige beerdigt und wollte in der Sakristei Stola und Chorrock ablegen, als er tot zu Boden sank  Melanchthon habe Zugeständnisse gemacht, etwa dass ein evangelischer Pfarrer einen Chorrock tragen dürfe surplice surplice 1. a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers. 2. a garment in which the two halves of the front cross diagonally. [1250-1300; ME surplis < AF surpliz, syncopated var. of OF surpeliz < ML superpellicium (vestimentum) over-pelt ( garment ), neut . of superpellicius ( adj .), equiv . to L super- SUPER- + pellit(us) clothed with skins + -ius adj.

suffix] * * * ▪ religious dress white outer vestment worn by clergymen, acolytes, choristers, or other participants in Roman Catholic and in Anglican, Lutheran, and other Protestant religious services. It is a loose garment, usually with full sleeves. Originally the surplice was full length, but gradually it was shortened to the knees or above. In the 20th century some surplices were again made full length. A modified alb , the surplice probably originated in the 11th century in France or England, where the girdled alb was given up in the cold climate and the surplice was worn for uniform appearance over fur-lined garments. It was adopted in Rome in the 13th century. After the Protestant Reformation (16th century), the surplice was retained by the Church of England, and it is the most common vestment worn by Anglican and many Lutheran clergymen. It has no counterpart in the Eastern churches. * * * surplus Look at other dictionaries: Surplice — • A large sleeved tunic of half length, made of fine linen or cotton, and worn by all the clergy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.

2006. Surplice Surplice … Catholic encyclopedia Surplice — Sur plice, n. [F. surplis, OF. surpeiz, LL. superpellicium; super over + pellicium, pelliceum, a robe of fur, L. pellicius made of skins. See {Pelisse}.] (Eccl.) A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English surplice — loose white robe, late 13c., from O.Fr. surpeliz, from M.L. superpellicium a surplice, lit. an over fur garment, from L. super over (see SUPER (Cf. super )) + M.L. pellicium fur garment, tunic of skins, from L. pellis skin (see FILM … Etymology dictionary surplice — ► NOUN ▪ a loose white linen robe worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers at Christian church services. ORIGIN Old French sourpelis, from Latin super above + pellicia fur garment … English terms dictionary surplice — [sʉr′plis] n.

[ME surplis &LT; Anglo Fr surpliz &LT; OFr &LT; ML superpelliceum &LT; L super , above (see SUPER ) + pelliceum, fur robe, neut. of L pelliceus, made of skins &LT; pellis, skin (see FELL4)] a loose, white, wide sleeved outer… … English World dictionary Surplice — A surplice (Late Latin superpelliceum , from super , over and pellis , fur ) is a liturgical vestment of the Western Christian Church. The surplice has the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, reaching to the knee or to the ankles,… … Wikipedia surplice — I. noun Etymology: Middle English surplis, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin superpellicium, from super + pellicium coat of skins, from Latin, neuter of pellicius made of skins, from pellis skin more at fell Date: 13th century a loose white… … New Collegiate Dictionary Surplice — This is a rare name which in its various spellings has been found in North America since the early days of independence.

It s origin is French and derives from Surplice, the gown of a priest and refers to one who manufactured such a garment or is … Surnames reference surplice — UK [ˈsɜː(r)plɪs] / US [ˈsɜrplɪs] noun [countable] Word forms surplice : singular surplice plural surplices a loose white piece of clothing, worn over other clothes by priests, church singers, and people who help during ceremonies … English dictionary surplice — [[t]sɜ͟ː(r)plɪs[/t]] surplices N COUNT A surplice is a loose white knee length garment which is worn over a longer garment by priests and members of the choir in some churches. ...the priest and choir in their lace surplices … English dictionary 16+

Question: What is the name of the loose, white wide-sleeved linen vestment worn over a cassock by clergy and choristers at Christian services?
Answer: Surplice