rochet

[ roch-it ]
noun

  1. a vestment of linen or lawn, resembling a surplice, worn especially by bishops and abbots.

Origin of rochet

1
1350–1400; Middle English <Old French: outer garment <Germanic; compare Old English rocc outer garment

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British Dictionary definitions for rochet

rochet

/ (ˈrɒtʃɪt) /

noun

  1. a white surplice with tight sleeves, worn by bishops, abbots, and certain other Church dignitaries

Origin of rochet

1
C14: from Old French, from roc coat, outer garment, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German roc coat

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