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Cassock

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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A long black coat, fastened in front and reaching to the feet, worn by the clergy with or without robes and signifying separation from the world. The cassock is also worn by choristers and choirmen under their surplices.

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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Cassock'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​c/cassock.html. 1901.
 
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