Surplice Definition

sûrplĭs
surplices
noun
A loose, white, wide-sleeved outer ecclesiastical vestment for some services, ranging from hip length to knee length.
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Other Word Forms of Surplice

Noun

Singular:
surplice
Plural:
surplices

Origin of Surplice

  • Middle English surplis from Anglo-Norman surpliz variant of Old French sourpeliz from Medieval Latin superpellīcium Latin super- super- Medieval Latin pellīcium fur coat (from Latin) (neuter of pellīcius made of skin) (from pellis skin pel-3 in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Late Latin superpelliceum, from super (“over") and pellis (“fur").

    From Wiktionary

Surplice Sentence Examples

  • As it was, although Parker said that Grindal "was not resolute and severe enough for the government of London," his attempts to enforce the use of the surplice evoked angry protests, especially in 1565, when considerable numbers of the nonconformists were suspended; and Grindal of his own motion denounced Cartwright to the Council in 1570.

  • In all probability the surplice is no more than an expansion of the ordinary liturgical alb, due to the necessity for wearing it over thick furs.

  • This latter was reserved for the more important canons, and was worn over surplice or rochet in choir.

  • In general it is laid down (cap. i.) that the priest, in benedictions outside the Mass, shall be vested in surplice and stole, and shall give the blessing standing and bare-headed.

  • He is vested in surplice, stole and cope.

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Words Starting With

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