amice

(am′is)

noun

an oblong white linen cloth worn about the neck and shoulders by a priest at Mass

Origin: ME < OFr amit < L amictus, a cloak; confused with OFr aumuce < ML almutia, cowl or hood

noun

a fur-lined hood or hooded cape, formerly worn by the clergy

See amice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Ecclesiastical

A liturgical vestment consisting of an oblong piece of white linen worn around the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , probably from Old French amis

Origin: , pl. of amit

Origin: , from Latin amictus, mantle

Origin: , from

Origin: past participle of amicīre, to wrap around

Origin: : am-, ambi-, around; see ambi-

Origin: + iacere, to throw; see yē- in Indo-European roots

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