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Meaning of cassock

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cassock

Pronunciation:/ˈkasək//ˈkæsək/

noun

Definitions

  1. A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.

  2. A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.

  3. An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.