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surplice |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Surplice \Sur"plice\, n. [F. surplis, OF surpeiz LL superpellicium super over + pellicium pelliceum a robe of fur, L. pellicius made of skins. See {Pelisse}.] (Eccl.) A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations. {Surplice fees} (Eccl.), fees paid to the English clergy for occasional duties. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: surplice n : a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical gown with wide sleeves
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