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rochets

/ˈrɒtʃɪts/ /ˈroʊʃeɪz/

Meanings
noun
A white vestment, worn by a bishop, similar to a surplice but with narrower sleeves, extending either to below the knee (in the Catholic church) or to the hem of the cassock in the Anglican church.

Examples :

"The bishop, resplendent in his purple cassock, adjusted the rochets visible beneath his cope before blessing the congregation. "
religion wear

Related Words

Illustration adjusted

adjusted verb

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

To modify.

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

Illustration fisherman

fisherman noun

/ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/

A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:

"The fisherman cast his line into the lake. "

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resplendent adjective

/rɪˈsplendənt/ /rɛˈsplendənt/

Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.

"The new student's backpack was resplendent with colorful patterns. "

Illustration commoners

commoners noun

/ˈkɒmənərz/ /ˈkɑːmənərz/

A member of the common people who holds no title or rank.

""The king rarely interacted directly with the commoners, preferring to speak only with nobles." "

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congregation noun

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of congregating or collecting together.

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

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catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

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narrower adjective

/ˈnærəʊər/ /ˈnɛroʊər/

Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

"a narrow hallway"

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Illustration surplice

surplice noun

/ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/

A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church. It has the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees. It usually features lace decoration and may have embroidered bordures.

"The young choirboy nervously adjusted his surplice before the Christmas Eve service. "

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reenactment noun

/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/ /ˌriːəˈnæktmənt/

The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

"The class watched a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving to learn about its history. "

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extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

Illustration vestment

vestment noun

/ˈvɛstmənt/

A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.

"The priest put on his elaborate vestment before the Sunday service. "