Romish dress
- noun
- Archaic
:
vestimenta eclesiástica
- The priest wore a Romish dress during the traditional mass.
Examples
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She admired the ornate embroidery on the Romish dress displayed in the museum.
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During the play, the lead actress appeared in a Romish dress to portray her character's devout faith.
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The priest wore a beautiful Romish dress during the ceremony.
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Many people admire the intricate designs of Romish dresses.
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The priest wore a Romish dress during the traditional mass.
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She admired the ornate embroidery on the Romish dress displayed in the museum.
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During the play, the lead actress appeared in a Romish dress to portray her character's devout faith.
Synonyms
Clothing worn by priests or other church people for services
Special clothes people wear for church to show respect
How Catholic
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward combination of 'romish' (associated with the Roman Catholic Church) and 'dress' (clothing), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to clothing worn for Roman Catholic practices or by clergy. Although 'romish' can be archaic or derogatory in tone, the semantic composition remains transparent and similar constructions exist in other languages, aiding comprehension.
Etymology
Romish dress comes from the word Romish, which meant 'from Rome' and was used for the 'Roman Catholic' church. It names the special clothes that priests wore in church ceremonies, so the phrase now means the traditional clothing linked to Roman Catholic worship.