noun🔗ShareSoutane, surplisA 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. "Le jeune enfant de chœur ajusta nerveusement son surplis avant la messe de la veille de Noël.religioncultureritualweartheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading