cassock

Meanings

Plural: cassocks

Noun

• a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
• An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
• 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.

Synonyms

soutane