noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The young choirboy nervously adjusted his surplice before the Christmas Eve service. " religion culture ritual wear theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading