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‖ pænula|ˈpiːnjʊlə|
[L.]
In Roman Antiq. A sleeveless cloak having an opening for the head only, and covering the whole body. Hence, An ecclesiastical garment of the same kind, an early form of the chasuble.[1270–1Pipe Roll 55 Hen. III. m. I d, Pro..xxxiii penulis de Lindeseye Ermyne & Coruelyne.] 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., Pænula, among the Romans, a thick garment fit for a defence against cold and rain. 1868Marriott Vest. Chr. p. lxii, We have abundant evidence in Roman literature of the uses to which the Pænula served, and of its gradual exaltation from a garb of slaves or of peasants to one which even emperors might wear in travelling, and which was expressly prescribed in the fifth century of our era as the dress of senators. |