alb
a linen vestment with narrow sleeves, worn chiefly by priests, now invariably white in the Western Church but can be in a color in the Eastern Church.
Origin of alb
1Other definitions for alb. (2 of 3)
(in prescriptions) white.
Origin of alb.
2Other definitions for Alb. (3 of 3)
Albania.
Albanian.
Albany.
Alberta.
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How to use alb in a sentence
At his feet are the crossed keys, and two priestly ministers in albs kneel before him.
The Illustrated Key to the Tarot | L. W. de LaurenceThe accusers, all ecclesiastics, sat upon the right hand of the judges; they wore their albs and stoles.
Cinq Mars, Complete | Alfred de VignyAlbs, "th' albs and amices" (R221,d), a long white linen garment or robe worn by officiating priests of the Roman communion.
I saw lace albs there, with crotchet work marvellously executed by hand, and adorned with brilliants.
They wore tunics and albs, like what the priest wears at mass, some covered with gold work.
British Dictionary definitions for alb (1 of 2)
/ (ælb) /
Christianity a long white linen vestment with sleeves worn by priests and others
Origin of alb
1British Dictionary definitions for Alb. (2 of 2)
Albania(n)
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