a rectangular piece of white linen worn by priests around the neck and shoulders under the alb or, formerly, on the head
Word origin
C15: from Old French amis, plural of amit, or from Medieval Latin amicia, both from Latin amictus cloak, from amicīre to clothe, from am-ambi- + iacere to throw
amice in British English2
(ˈæmɪs)
noun
another word for almuce
AMICE in British English
abbreviation for
Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
amice in American English1
(ˈæmɪs)
noun
an oblong white linen cloth worn about the neck and shoulders by a priest at Mass
Word origin
ME < OFr amit < L amictus, a cloak; confused with OFr aumuce < ML almutia, cowl or hood
amice in American English2
(ˈæmɪs)
noun
a fur-lined hood or hooded cape, formerly worn by the clergy