chas·u·ble (ch z  -bl, chzh-, chs-)n. A long sleeveless vestment worn over the alb by a priest during services. [French, from Old French, from Late Latin casubla, hooded garment, from *casupula, diminutive of casa, house.] |
chasuble [ˈtʃæzjʊbəl]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity a long sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
[from French, from Late Latin casubla garment with a hood, apparently from casula cloak, literally: little house, from Latin casa cottage]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  chasuble - a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Massvestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy |
Translations
chasuble
n → Messgewand nt, → Kasel f
chasuble [ˈtʃæzjʊb/əl] n → casula
chasuble [ˈtʃæzjʊb/əl] n → casula
chasuble [ˈtʃæzjʊb/əl] n → casula
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