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cassock

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/bɐˈtinɐ/ba·ti·na

Definition

1

A full-length garment, usually black, worn by clergy, seminarians, and in some contexts by academics.

Usage examples

The priest put on his cassock before entering the church.
The graduation ceremony required the wearing of academic gowns.

Common combinations

wear the cassockblack cassockpriest's cassock