Definitions for "Surplice"
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A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations.
A neckline style that crosses over the bust and forms a more visually interesting V-neck.
A loose, flowing vestment of white fabric with wide sleeves. For some functions it is inter-changeable with an alb.
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white garment usually made of linen
a white gown, loose with long loose sleeves, reaching to just above the knee, put on over the head rather than opening in front, and worn over a cassock (a black gown, relatively tight, reaching to the ankles)
item of processional vestments: loose fitting white garment not quite reaching to the feet.
A long, loose, flowing garment, such as a robe or nightgown.
A white linen vestment worn by the clergy over the cassock.
The basic vestment for ministers, acolytes, singers, and others assisting "in choir"; it is a white gown hanging to the knees or below, with full sleeves. A shorter version, with shorter or closer sleeves, is called a "cotta."
a loose wide-sleeved garment worn by the clergy and assisting laymen
Top, white vestment worn over a cassock by assistants in worship services (as well as by the Officiant in the Daily Office).
A white overgarment worn over other vestments; somewhat longer and fuller than a cotta. See " cotta" and " vestments."
A bodice created by the cross-wrapping of fabric. - The cross-wrapping may be in front or back, and associated with a high or low neckline. - Garment that overlaps diagonally in front..
Usually a white (can be made in other colors) loose flowing outer garment worn over a cassock or drawstring skirt. Worn by choirs or ministers.
A vestment of white linen with wide sleeves worn over a cassock, used by ministers (clergy or instituted Acolytes/Lectors or altar servers) other than the presider or concelebrants.
a white over-garment worn over other vestments; somewhat longer and fuller than a cotta; always worn by the priest when celebrating the eucharist.
An ample white vestment -worn over a cassock. It has full sleeves, a round or square yoke (neck), and is at least midcalf in length.
a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers. Source
White garment worn by clergy, acolytes, choir and organist over the cassock or other vestment, usually hanging to the hips, but may hang to the feet.
A surplice (Late Latin superpelliceum, from super (over) and pellis (fur)) comprises 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 to the knee. It sometimes features http://www.bethlehem-abbey.org.uk/m6.jpg lace decoration or embroidered bordures, but is most typically plainly hemmed.