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cassock
noun cas·sock \ˈka-sək\
: a long gown worn by a priest
Full Definition of CASSOCK
: a close-fitting ankle-length garment worn especially in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches by the clergy and by laypersons assisting in services
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Origin of CASSOCK
Middle French casaque
First Known Use: 1631
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