rochet

Meaning

  1. A white vestment, worn by a bishop, similar to a surplice but with narrower sleeves, extending either to below the knee (in the Catholic church) or to the hem of the cassock in the Anglican church.
  2. A frock or outer garment worn in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Synonyms

Translations

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹɒtʃɪt/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English roket, rochet, from Anglo-Norman rochet, Middle French rochet, from Frankish (cf. Old English rocc (“overgarment”)).

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