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surplice

/ˈsɜː.plɪs/

Traduction: Nom désignant un vêtement liturgique blanc et ample, à manches larges, porté par le clergé ou les choristes lors des offices religieux.

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noun

/ˈsɜː.plɪs/C2formal
  • frNom désignant un vêtement liturgique blanc et ample, à manches larges, porté par le clergé ou les choristes lors des offices religieux.

A noun referring to a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves, worn by clergy or choir members during religious services.

  1. Ecclesiastical garmentC1formal

    A loose-fitting white vestment with wide sleeves, worn by clergy and choir members during religious services.

    frSurplis

    • The priest wore a white surplice over his cassock during the ceremony.
    • Choir members traditionally don a surplice for Sunday services.
    • The surplice is often made of linen or cotton and symbolizes purity.
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