outer cassock
- noun
- Jargon
:
cásula exterior
- The priest put on his outer cassock before leading the evening service.
Examples
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Monastics may wear a black outer cassock as part of their daily attire.
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The bishop wore a beautiful outer cassock during the ceremony.
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During processions, the bishop's outer cassock is often beautifully decorated.
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Many priests prefer to wear their outer cassocks in public.
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During processions, the bishop's outer cassock is often beautifully decorated.
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Monastics may wear a black outer cassock as part of their daily attire.
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The priest put on his outer cassock before leading the evening service.
Synonyms
6
9.8
A long robe worn by priests or choir members in church
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7.3
A long loose robe worn by religious people like monks or priests
A long flowing outer garment worn over inner robes by Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic church leaders
Church leaders wear a long loose piece of clothing for church services
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'outer' (external) modifies 'cassock' (a clergy garment), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it is the cassock worn on the outside or over another garment. This formation follows straightforward adjective+noun composition and has clear equivalents in other languages, making it immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
Outer cassock is named for the simple idea of one robe worn on top of another: cassock is the basic church robe and outer shows it is worn 'over' the inner cassock. So, it means the long outer robe that priests, bishops, and monks wear as their regular outer clothing.