chasuble

(c̸haz′ə bəl, c̸has′-; -yə-)

noun

a sleeveless outer vestment worn over the alb by priests at Mass

Origin: OFr < ML casubla, casula, hooded garment; prob. < L casula, dim. of casa, hut, cottage: see casino

See chasuble in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A long sleeveless vestment worn over the alb by a priest during services.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin casubla, hooded garment

Origin: , from *casupula

Origin: , diminutive of casa, house

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