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cassock

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cassock has 1 sense
  1. cassock - a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
    --1 is a kind of
    vestment
    --1 has particulars: soutane

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Cassock


Description:

A cassock is a long, formal robe worn by members of the clergy, particularly in the Catholic and Anglican traditions. It serves as a symbol of religious authority and is typically black or dark-colored.


Examples:

Noun:

1. The priest entered the church wearing a black cassock and a white collar.

2. She admired the intricate embroidery details on the bishop's cassock during the ceremony.

Verb:

1. The tailor carefully cassocked the new set of robes for the ordained deacon.

2. As a mark of reverence, the young monk was cassocked before his ordination.


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