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amice

noun am·ice \ˈa-məs\

Definition of AMICE

:  a liturgical vestment made of an oblong piece of cloth usually of white linen and worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb
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Origin of AMICE

Middle English amis, modification of Anglo-French amit, from Medieval Latin amictus, from Latin, cloak, from amicire to wrap around, from am-, amb- around + jacere to throw — more at ambi-, jet
First Known Use: 13th century

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