Definition of Rochet

1. n. A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops, and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain religious ceremonies.

2. n. The red gurnard, or gurnet. See Gurnard.

Definition of Rochet

1. a linen vestment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Rochet

1. 1. A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops, and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain religious ceremonies. "They see no difference between an idler with a hat and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a rochet." (Burke) 2. A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Origin: F, dim. Fr. OHG. Rocch coat, G. Rock. The red gurnard, or gurnet. See Gurnard. Origin: Probably corrupted fr. F. Rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. CF. Rouge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rochet

Roccus
Roccus saxatilis
Rocephin
roch
Rochalimaea
Rochambeau
rochelle
Rochelle powder
Rochelle salt
Rochelle salt
Rochelle salts
Rocher's sign
roches
Rochester
rochet (current term)
rochet (current term)
rochets
roche alum
roche moutonnee
Rochon prism
rock
rock
rock'n'roll
rock-and-roll
rock-bottom
rock-ribbed
rock-steady
rockabies
rockabillies
rockabilly

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