rochet

[ roch-it ]

noun

1. a vestment of linen or lawn, resembling a surplice, worn especially by bishops and abbots.

rochet

/ ˈrɒtʃɪt /

noun

1. a white surplice with tight sleeves, worn by bishops, abbots, and certain other Church dignitaries

Word History and Origins

Origin of rochet¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Old French: outer garment < Germanic; compare Old English rocc outer garment

Word History and Origins

Origin of rochet¹

C14: from Old French, from roc coat, outer garment, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German roc coat

Example Sentences

Mrs. Wurzel was quite right; they had been supplied, regardless of cost, from Messrs. Rochet and Stole's well-known establishment.

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A roket, or rochet, is a loose linen frock synonymous with sukkenye.

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The pope first invests him with the rochet and red biretta, but there is no formal ceremony.

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After this the new bishop, who has so far been vested only in a rochet, retires and puts on the rest of the episcopal habit, viz.

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I could fold the entire rochet in the palms of my hands, the lace work was so fine and exquisite.

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