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cassock
UK /ˈkasək/ US /ˈkæsək/
noun 3
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4ADJ.
black, long
VERB + CASSOCK
boots
PREP.
in
ADV.
gently
Definitions
noun
1
An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.
In one of the aisles there was an elaborately carved confessional box and I recognised the village priest in his heavy mountain boots and black cassock as he entered it and drew the dark velvet curtains behind him.
2
A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
3
A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
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It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore ca
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In one of the aisles there was an elaborately carved confessional box and I recognised the village priest in his heavy mountain boots and black cassock as he entered it and drew the dark velvet curtai
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When leading worship, Elsie usually wore a long black cassock and preaching bands. This would, of course, save her from the worry of choosing a suitable costume.
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The priest's cassock billowed gently in the wind.
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