An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations
(Gr Raso; Sl ryassa) The long black garment with large sleeves worn by the Orthodox clergy as their distinct attire Another such cassock with narrow sleeves (Gr Anteri; Sl Podrasnik) is worn under the cassock It symbolizes the death of a clergyman to this world, and his burial and subsequent dedication to God and his heavenly kingdom
A long, close-fitting garment with sleeves and a high neck, worn under the surplice by the clergy, choristers, etc , at church services or as ordinary clerical costume
A garment resembling a long frock coat worn by the clergy of certain churches when officiating, and by others as the usually outer garment
A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as well as by soldiers as part of their uniform
a close fitting garment of full length fastening up to the neck, normally black and worn as outdoor dress by clergy and vergers
An item of clerical clothing, is a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. The cassock derives ultimately from the tunic that was formerly worn underneath the toga in classical antiquity
not a vestment, but a tight-fitting black robe of the clergy worn in daily life and at services, over which the vestments go Formerly, in N Europe, many were lined with furs, from which the garment got the name "pellisse "
A black robe worn by priests, usually with a white over-garment called a surplice A Canon may wear a black cassock with red piping, or (with permission) may wear a purple cassock Deans and archdeacons may wear black cassocks with red or purple piping
A cassock is a long piece of clothing, often black, that is worn by members of the clergy in some churches. a long, usually black, piece of clothing worn by priests (casaque , probably from khazaghand, from kazh + aghand )
a close-fitting ankle-length garment worn especially in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches by the clergy and by laymen assisting in services
A black robe worn by priests or deacons, and are usually worn with a white over-garment called a surplice A Canon may wear a black cassock with red piping, or (with permission) may wear a purple cassock Deans and archdeacons may wear black cassocks with red or purple piping Lay readers, choir members and acolytes can also (and often do) wear cassocks