Meaning of Cassock | Babel Free
ˈkasəkDefinitions
- 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.
Equivalents
العربية
ثوب الكاهن
Беларуская
раса
Български
расо
Català
sotana
Čeština
sutana
Deutsch
Soutane
Ελληνικά
ράσο
فارسی
قبا
Français
soutane
Gaeilge
casóg
Gàidhlig
casag
Magyar
reverenda
Íslenska
hempa
日本語
キャソック
한국어
수단
Македонски
мантија
മലയാളം
ളോഹ
Nederlands
kazuifel
Polski
sutanna
Tagalog
sutana
Українська
ряса
Examples
“It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find⟳ himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch⟳ was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like⟳ the rector's face⟳; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.”
“In one of the aisles there was an elaborately carved confessional box and I recognised the village priest in his heavy mountain boots and black cassock as he entered it and drew the dark velvet curtains behind him.”
“When leading worship⟳, Elsie usually wore a long black cassock and preaching bands. This would, of course, save⟳ her from the worry⟳ of choosing a suitable costume.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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