lawn sleeves
Americannoun
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(used with a plural verb) the sleeves of lawn forming part of the dress of an Anglican bishop.
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(used with a singular verb) the office of an Anglican bishop.
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(used with a singular or plural verb) an Anglican bishop or bishops.
Etymology
Origin of lawn sleeves
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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But with the Archbishop's first sentence came a fluttering of crimson surplices and white lawn sleeves.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rev. John Primatt Maud, solemn in billowing lawn sleeves, and pectoral cross.
From Time Magazine Archive
She held up her hands, strong, shapely hands, and surveyed them critically, drawing up her lawn sleeves above the wrists.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
His subjects were alarmed and horrified by the sight of prelates in lawn sleeves, candles in chapel, and even a tapestry showing the crucifixion.
From A Short History of Scotland by Lang, Andrew
It has lawn sleeves attached to it which properly belong to the rochet, the white vestment worn underneath.
From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James
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