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surpliced

/ˈsɜːr.plɪst/

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adjective

/ˈsɜːr.plɪst/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, одетого в стихарь — свободное белое литургическое облачение, надеваемое поверх подрясника.

An archaic adjective describing someone wearing a surplice, a loose white liturgical vestment worn over a cassock.

  1. Wearing a surpliceC2formalbritish

    Dressed in a surplice, which is a loose white linen vestment worn over a cassock, typically by clergy or choir members.

    ruОдетый в стихарь

    • The surpliced choir processed solemnly into the cathedral.
    • A surpliced priest led the morning service.
    • The surpliced altar servers stood quietly by the altar.