cassock
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cassock
- /ˈkasək/ UK
- /ˈkæsək/ US
Rhymes with -æsək
Where it comes from
From Middle French casaque (“cloak”).
noun cassocks
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An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and
Similar: soutane
- A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
Translations
Talk about this word "cassock." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/cassock. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. cassock. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/cassock "cassock." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/cassock.Cite this
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title = {cassock},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
