Chasuble
(noun)
A sleeveless outer garment worn by a celebrant at Mass.
Origin:
Late middle english, from old french, from late latin casubla, from latin casubla cloak.
Examples:
- The priest wore a green chasuble on the day of the feast.
- The chasuble was decorated with intricate gold embroidery.
- The chasuble was the symbol of the priest's office.
- The chasuble was made of fine silk and was very beautiful.
- The chasuble was considered an important part of the priest's vestments.