Definitions for: Cassock


[n] a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers



Webster (1913) Definition: Cas"sock, n. [F. casaque, fr. It. casacca, perh. fr.
L. casa cottage, in It., house; or of Slavic origin.]
1. A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as
well as by soldiers as part of their uniform.

2. (Eccl.) A garment resembling a long frock coat worn by the
clergy of certain churches when officiating, and by others
as the usually outer garment.

See Also: soutane, vestment

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