Alb

[ælb]

Definition

(noun.) a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests.

Edited by Brent--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an enveloping the person; -- in the Roman Catholic church, worn by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life.

Checker: Neil

Definition

n. in R.C. churches a white linen vestment with tight sleeves reaching to the feet worn by the officiating priest at the celebration of the eucharist under the chasuble cope or dalmatic.

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