Definition of chasuble
: a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the officiating priest at mass
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Origin and Etymology of chasuble
Middle English chesible, from Anglo-French chesible, chasuble, from Late Latin casubla hooded garment
First Known Use: 14th century
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