chasuble
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/ˈtʃæʒəbəl/
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/ˈtʃæzjʊbəl/
outer sleeveless priestly vestment
Etymology
'chasuble' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'casula' (a diminutive of 'casa'), where 'casula' meant 'little house' (a hooded cloak).
'casula' passed into Old French as 'chasuble' (also 'chasuble/chesuble'), moved through Middle English forms like 'chesible/chasuble', and eventually became the modern English word 'chasuble'.
Initially, it referred to a general cloak-like outer garment, but over time it specialized to mean the priest’s outer liturgical vestment used at the Eucharist.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sleeveless outermost liturgical vestment worn by a priest during the celebration of the Eucharist, typically varying in color according to the church calendar.
The priest put on a green chasuble for Ordinary Time.
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Noun 2
historically, a cloak-like, poncho-shaped garment from which the modern liturgical vestment developed.
The museum displays a 12th-century chasuble embroidered with gold thread.
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Last updated: 2025/08/11 02:38