Associations to the word «Surplice»

Wiktionary

SURPLICE, noun. A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church. It has the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees. It usually features lace decoration and may have embroidered bordures.

Dictionary definition

SURPLICE, noun. A loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves.

Wise words

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Friedrich Nietzsche