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Definition of Geneva bands in English: Geneva bandsplural noundʒɪˈniːvə Two white cloth strips attached to the collar of some Protestants' clerical dress. Example sentencesExamples - Those worn by clergy are often called preaching bands, tabs or Geneva bands; those worn by lawyers are called barrister's bands or, more usually in Canada, tabs.
- A stout priest wearing an old fashioned wig, a cassock, stained surplice and Geneva bands stood smiling unctuously beside the Keeper.
- The parson in his Geneva bands conducted the service from an original 1836 Slaidburn prayer book, assisted by his solemn parish clerk.
- Clergy may also wear bands, which may be of black material, which are also known as Geneva bands.
- He is marked out by the Geneva bands, a pair of white strips, that he wears at his neck.
Origin Late 19th century: from the place name Geneva, where they were originally worn by Calvinists. Definition of Geneva bands in US English: Geneva bandsplural noun Two white cloth strips attached to the collar of some Protestants' clerical dress. Example sentencesExamples - A stout priest wearing an old fashioned wig, a cassock, stained surplice and Geneva bands stood smiling unctuously beside the Keeper.
- Those worn by clergy are often called preaching bands, tabs or Geneva bands; those worn by lawyers are called barrister's bands or, more usually in Canada, tabs.
- The parson in his Geneva bands conducted the service from an original 1836 Slaidburn prayer book, assisted by his solemn parish clerk.
- He is marked out by the Geneva bands, a pair of white strips, that he wears at his neck.
- Clergy may also wear bands, which may be of black material, which are also known as Geneva bands.
Origin Late 19th century: from the place name Geneva, where they were originally worn by Calvinists. |