rochet

(räc̸h′it)

noun

a knee-length, narrow-sleeved, light outer garment of linen and lace, worn by prelates in some ceremonies

Origin: ME < OFr < roc, cloak < MHG < OHG hroc, roch

See rochet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A white ceremonial vestment made of linen or lawn, worn by bishops and other church dignitaries.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , of Germanic origin

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