chasuble

[ chaz-yuh-buhl, -uh-buhl, chas- ]

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the celebrant at Mass.

chasuble

/ ˈtʃæzjʊbəl /

noun

1. Christianity a long sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass

Other Words From

• chasu·bled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chasuble¹

1250–1300; < French < Late Latin casubla, unexplained variant of casula hooded cloak, Latin: little house ( casa, -ule ); replacing Middle English chesible < Anglo-French < Late Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of chasuble¹

C13: from French, from Late Latin casubla garment with a hood, apparently from casula cloak, literally: little house, from Latin casa cottage

Example Sentences

"He doesn't know the difference between a chasuble and a black gown," said Michael.

From Project Gutenberg

He wore, I think, a chasuble, the day when first we met; A stole and snowy alb likewise: I recollect it yet.

From Project Gutenberg

But, whatsoe'er they do or say, I'll build a Christian's hope On incense and on altar-lights, on chasuble and cope.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a worn place in a chasuble that needed some touches of her needle; Father Anselm had asked her to see to it.

From Project Gutenberg

Amphibalus, am-fib′a-lus, n. an ecclesiastical vestment like the chasuble.

From Project Gutenberg