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cas·sock \ˈkasək, -ˈaa-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French casaque, from Persian kazhāghand padded jacket, from kazh, kaj raw silk + āghand stuffed 1. : a long loose coat or gown formerly worn by men and women; specifically : a long coat formerly worn by soldiers 2. a. : a long close-fitting garment reaching to the feet that is worn by the clergy of certain churches often during divine service under a surplice or vestments and by choristers under a surplice or cotta and by vergers as an outer garment b. : a shorter light double-breasted coat or jacket usually of black silk that is worn under the Geneva gown c. : an apronlike garment worn under vestments at outdoor ceremonies especially by Anglican clergymen — called also skirt cassock 3. a. : the clerical or priestly office b. : clergyman, priest
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