surplice

¹sur·plice

noun \ˈsər-pləs\

Definition of SURPLICE

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

Origin of SURPLICE

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

First Known Use: 13th century

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator