chasuble
a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the celebrant at Mass.
Origin of chasuble
1Other words from chasuble
- chas·u·bled, adjective
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How to use chasuble in a sentence
"He doesn't know the difference between a chasuble and a black gown," said Michael.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieHe wore, I think, a chasuble, the day when first we met; A stole and snowy alb likewise: I recollect it yet.
East and West: Poems | Bret HarteBut, whatsoe'er they do or say, I'll build a Christian's hope On incense and on altar-lights, on chasuble and cope.
East and West: Poems | Bret HarteThere was a worn place in a chasuble that needed some touches of her needle; Father Anselm had asked her to see to it.
Through the Wall | Cleveland MoffettAmphibalus, am-fib′a-lus, n. an ecclesiastical vestment like the chasuble.
British Dictionary definitions for chasuble
/ (ˈtʃæzjʊbəl) /
Christianity a long sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
Origin of chasuble
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