Cassock

['kæsək]

Definition

(noun.) a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers.

Edited by Everett--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as well as by soldiers as part of their uniform.

(n.) A garment resembling a long frock coat worn by the clergy of certain churches when officiating, and by others as the usually outer garment.

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Definition

n. a long loose black robe or outer coat formerly in common wear but now worn only by clergy and choristers: a shorter garment usually of black silk worn under the Geneva gown by Scotch ministers.—adj. Cass′ocked.

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