Surplice
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A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of theRoman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some oftheir ministrations. Surplice fees (Eccl.), fees paid to the Englishclergy for occasional duties.
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a white, loose piece of clothing, worn over other clothing during religious ceremonies by some Christian priests and members of groups who sing in churches
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A loose white linen vestment varying from hip-length to calf-length, worn over a cassock by clergy, acolytes, and choristers at Christian church services.
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