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sur·plice  (sûrpls)

n.

A loose-fitting, white ecclesiastical gown with wide sleeves, worn over a cassock.

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[Middle English surplis, from Anglo-Norman surpliz, variant of Old French sourpeliz, from Medieval Latin superpellcium : Latin super-, super- + Medieval Latin pellcium, fur coat (from Latin, from pellis, skin; see pel-³ in Indo-European roots).]

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surplice

Noun

a loose knee-length garment with wide sleeves, worn by clergymen and choristers [Old French sourpelis]

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Noun

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surplice - a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy