Definition of Surplice

1. Noun. A loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves.

Generic synonyms: Vestment

Definition of Surplice

1. n. A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations.

Definition of Surplice

1. Noun. 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. ¹

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Definition of Surplice

1. a loose-fitting vestment [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surplice

surnamer
surnamers
surnames
surnaming
surnay
surnominal
surplice (current term)
surpliced
surplices
surplus
surplus value
surplusage
surplusages
surplused
surpluses
surplusing
surplussed
surplusses
surplussing
surprint
surprinted

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