CASSOCK

Cassock

The cassock, or soutane, is an item of Christian clerical clothing used by the clergy of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican and Reformed churches, among others. "Ankle-length garment" is the literal meaning of the corresponding Latin term, vestis talaris. In the Western Christian tradition the cassock is generally close fitting, but in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Oriental Orthodox churches the outer cassock is quite loose.

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cassock

Noun

  1. A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  2. A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
  3. An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.


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