Main Entry: ¹sur·plice

Pronunciation: \ˈsər-pləs\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English surplis, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin superpellicium, from super- + pellicium coat of skins, from Latin, neuter of pellicius made of skins, from pellis skin — more at fell

Date: 13th century

: a loose white outer ecclesiastical vestment usually of knee length with large open sleeves